Alternanthera Little Ruby – 2 Live Plants | 4–6 Inch Starter Plants | Ruby Red Foliage Groundcover | Ships Without Pot | Tropical Ornamental Border Plant

Add rich ruby-red color and attractive low-growing foliage to your garden with this set of 2 live Alternanthera ‘Little Ruby’ starter plants. This tropical ornamental is valued for its compact growth habit and deep burgundy to ruby-red foliage, making it an excellent choice for borders, garden beds, containers, and colorful groundcover displays.

The plants you receive are young starters measuring approximately 4–6 inches tall. They are shipped without pots with their root balls carefully protected for transit. After planting, they will need time to establish their roots and develop the dense foliage and deeper coloration associated with mature plants.

You will receive:

✔️ 2 live Alternanthera ‘Little Ruby’ plants
✔️ Approximate height: 4–6 inches
✔️ Young rooted starter plants
✔️ Ships without pots
✔️ Ruby-red to burgundy ornamental foliage
✔️ Compact, low-growing habit
✔️ Suitable for borders, groundcover, beds, and containers

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Little Ruby Alternanthera
Botanical Name: Alternanthera ‘Little Ruby’
Plant Type: Tropical ornamental foliage plant
Growth Stage: Young starter plant
Foliage Color: Ruby red to burgundy
Growth Habit: Compact and low-growing
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil lightly moist but not soggy
Climate: Tropical and warm subtropical climates
Container Friendly: Yes
Best For: Garden borders, groundcover, containers, colorful beds, and ornamental landscapes

💡 Care Tip: Plant the young starters in well-draining soil and provide bright light to encourage stronger ruby-red foliage coloration. Keep the soil lightly moist while the plants establish, but avoid overwatering. Light trimming can encourage a fuller, more compact growth habit. Protect young plants from frost and prolonged cold.