Medium
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Species
Alternanthera dentata
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Alternanthera dentata
- Plant type
- Flowering ornamentals
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Tropical regions
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Alternanthera dentata is
Alternanthera dentata grows as a bush with distinct, colored foliage. You will notice its leaves often hold deep purples or dark reds that contrast against its small, white flowers.
Living with this plant means providing consistent warmth and plenty of light. It responds well to regular cuttings, which you can use to start new plants.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Alternanthera dentata
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Early observation
People in tropical regions first identified this plant as a persistent, low-growing bush.
- 19th century
Entry into gardens
Botanists began documenting the species in systematic collections, leading to its introduction in ornamental garden settings.
- Modern era
Domestic use
You likely find it today as a seasonal bedding plant or a container specimen where temperatures remain warm.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Full sun
1 of 1 (100%)
Warm
1 of 1 (100%)
Moderate
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Collectors
People growing Alternanthera dentata
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Questions
Frequently asked about Alternanthera dentata
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Alternanthera dentata?
Alternanthera dentata is a species in the Alternanthera genus. Commonly known as Alternanthera dentata, a flowering ornamentals, and with a bush growth habit. Native to Tropical regions.
How do you care for Alternanthera dentata?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Alternanthera dentata is Full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Alternanthera dentata?
Alternanthera dentata is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Alternanthera dentata called?
Alternanthera dentata is also known as Alternanthera dentata.
Where can I see real photos of Alternanthera dentata?
Browse public Alternanthera dentata collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Alternanthera dentata on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Alternanthera dentata, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Alternanthera dentata collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.