Alternanthera is a excellent addition to any garden because of its bright leaf color that holds up aftera rain. On a recent trip of visiting greenhouses, two instances were observed where alternanthera plants had stunted growth, the new leaves were smaller, and flowers were present.
The short days of winter will result in the induc- tion of flowering and stalled growth with alternanthera (Joseph's Coat). This Alert describes the diagnostic signs and ways to avoid the problem.
