Party Time Alternanthera

Alternanthera ficoidea belongs to Amaranthaceae. [11]

Mila's catalogue names this plant Alternanthera ficoidea Party Time. [18]

RHS records the cultivar as 'Partytime'; Ball Seed lists it as Party Time. [12][14]

The original Partytime record describes a rounded, bushy plant with ovate leaves carrying irregular green, creamy-white and red-purple areas. [13]

Ball Seed recommends Party Time for shaded landscapes and mixed containers. [14]

NC State notes that hot summer sun can bleach Alternanthera ficoidea leaves. [15]

When changing the indoor position, increase light gradually. Check new growth for stretched stems or scorched patches and adjust the placement. [8]

Use clean commercial potting mix that holds moisture while allowing air and excess water to move through. [16]

Choose a pot with drainage holes. Keep the inner nursery pot above water collected in a decorative cover pot. [1]

Avoid cold glass, drafts and blasts from heating or air-conditioning vents. Keep room conditions steady. [17]

A humidifier can raise indoor humidity when room air is dry. Misting raises humidity only briefly. [8]

Feed while the plant is actively growing, using houseplant fertilizer according to its label. Reduce or withhold feeding when growth slows. [17]

Pinch back growing tips to encourage a bushier, more freely branching plant. [15][13]

When daylight or heating changes, reassess moisture and keep foliage away from cold windows and vents. [1][3]

The Partytime reference combines irregular green, creamy-white and red-purple leaf areas. [13]

Mila's Magenta Daydream description combines green, rose-pink and burgundy foliage. [19]