Medium
3 of 4 (75%)
Alternanthera
Genus · care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
At a glance
What Alternanthera is
Alternanthera is a plant genus, commonly called Alligator-weed, a aquatic plant, and with a floating growth habit. Its native range is Wetlands and riverbanks in tropical regions. Aggregated across public specimens, collectors most commonly report a light preference of full sun, medium watering frequency, warm temperature range, and moderate humidity. Drill into a specific species in the Alternanthera genus below, or browse who's growing it.
- Rank
- Genus
- Genus
- Alternanthera
- Common name
- Alligator-weed
- Plant type
- Aquatic plant
- Growth habit
- Floating
- Native range
- Wetlands and riverbanks in tropical regions
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 4 public items across collecto.rs.
Full sun
3 of 4 (75%)
Warm
3 of 4 (75%)
Moderate
3 of 4 (75%)
Usually fertilize every other water
Most common note across 1 public items
Species
Species in the Alternanthera genus
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Collectors
People growing Alternanthera
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Questions
Frequently asked about Alternanthera
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Alternanthera?
Alternanthera is a plant genus. Commonly known as Alligator-weed, a aquatic plant, and with a floating growth habit. Native to Wetlands and riverbanks in tropical regions.
How do you care for Alternanthera?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Alternanthera is Full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors commonly note: Usually fertilize every other water.
How rare is Alternanthera?
Alternanthera is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Can I track my own Alternanthera on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Alternanthera, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Alternanthera collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.