🌿 Alternanthera 'Choco Chili'
Alternanthera dentata 'Choco Chili'
This compact foliage plant produces narrow, deep chocolate-burgundy leaves, adding a vivid, easy-care pop of color to borders and edging.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: A cultivar derived from Alternanthera species native to South America
☀️ Light: Full sun for the richest, most vivid foliage color
💧 Water: Regular, moderate water; avoid letting it dry out completely
📏 Size: Compact, mounding grower reaching 1 to 2 feet tall
🌸 Bloom Time: Flowers are inconspicuous; grown entirely for its colorful foliage
🌱 Landscape Use: A vivid choice for borders, edging, and container displays
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Safe for dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend for rich, well-draining soil, then feed lightly with Espoma Plant-Tone during the growing season.