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Photos   The photo on the right is what the plants may look like when mature The photos on the left are samples of the actual plants you will receive. Item Description Name   Common Name: Red Threads, Joseph’s Coat Botanical Name: Alternanthera ficoidea ‘Tricolor’   Size   These plants are about 5 - 8cm in height Each plant comes in its own 50mm (2") pot   This variety can grow to about 30cm tall and 30 - 45cm wide.    Description/Uses   ‘Red Threads’ is a slender-leaved perennial that doesn't wander, forming a textured carpet in shades of deep burgundy. A single plant makes a mound about 30cm tall and 45cm wide.   This colorful, fast-growing tropical plant is very easy to grow but is sensitive to frost.   Care and Maintenance Low to medium water use Shade to full Sun Low to medium maintenance Clip back to keep plants compact. Indoors, grow in full light. Water only sparingly in winter. Water regularly but do not overwater. All our plants are established in their pots and are ready to plant straight into your garden or a larger pot.   Water well each day for 2 - 3 weeks after planting. Plant out at the beginning of spring in moist but well-drained soil For best leaf color plant in partial shade