Alternanthera Choco Chili

An easy to grow addition to the garden, Alternanthera Choco Chili is a bold foliage plant grown for its intense, rich colouring and compact form. The leaves display deep chocolate and burgundy tones with warm red highlights, bringing depth and drama to garden beds and containers. Its colour remains strong throughout the growing season, making it an excellent choice for adding contrast and visual impact in both modern and tropical-style landscapes.

Low growing and well-branched, Choco Chili forms a dense mound that is ideal for borders, mass plantings, edging, and feature pots. It thrives in full sun to part shade, is heat tolerant, and performs best with regular moisture and good drainage. Easy to maintain and quick to establish, this striking Alternanthera delivers reliable colour and texture wherever it is planted.

Alternanthera loves humidity, and will also tolerate cooler temperatures fairly well, but ensure adequate protection from frost is given in cool climates. Red Threads grows well in sunny or shaded position and requires a warm sheltered position in cooler climates; this plant makes an excellent indoor specimen provided enough light is provided. Grows best in a well drained soil and appreciates regular watering during dry periods.