| Common Name | Allionweed (Alligator weed) |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Alternanthera |
| Species | Philoxeroides |
| Origin | South America |
| Blooming | Small white to pinkish flowers, often rare in cultivation |
| Leaf Color | Bright green to reddish-purple |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Aquatic soil, mud, or submerged in water. Hydroponics possible.
Requires constant moisture or submersion. Drought intolerant.
Full sun preferred for best growth and coloration
Low nutrient needs, aquatic fertilizer monthly during growing season
Frequent pruning needed to control spread due to invasiveness
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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