General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet, possibly 6 feet in ideal conditions.
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Other: Burgundy-red
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Year Round
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Medicinal Herb
Vegetable
Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
Edible Parts: Leaves
Eating Methods: Cooked
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Brazilian Joyweed
  • Calico Plant
  • Amoxilina
  • Joseph's Coat
  • Purple Joyweed

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Location: Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-17
Location: Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-17

photo credit: Jeevan Jose

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