{"product_id":"alternanthera-party-time-4","title":"Alternanthera “Party Time” 4”","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eAlternanthera ficoidea ‘Party Time’, commonly called Party Time Plant, is a colorful tropical foliage plant grown for its bright pink splashed leaves. Native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, it grows as a dense, branching shrub in warm conditions. What makes this plant special is the intense hot pink variegation layered over deep green foliage, giving it a high-contrast, almost painted appearance. The leaves are small, slightly pointed, and densely packed along upright stems, creating a vibrant, bushy form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eLight requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"595\"\u003ePlace Party Time Plant in an \u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eeast or south window\u003c\/strong\u003e for the best color and compact growth, positioned at the window or within 1 to 2 feet depending on intensity. A west window can also work well if monitored for excessive heat, while a north window will reduce the pink coloration and cause leggier growth. Under grow lights, use 5000K to 6500K and keep the light 8 to 12 inches above the canopy. It performs best around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1045\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e400 to 800 foot-candles\u003c\/strong\u003e. Brighter light intensifies the pink coloration and keeps growth dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eAllow the soil to dry about halfway down before watering, and always check the root zone with a chopstick or meter. Use a well-draining mix and avoid letting the plant stay overly wet. It prefers moderate humidity, warm temperatures, and benefits from regular pruning to maintain fullness and branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1725\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eWhat your plant is telling you\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eIf leaves begin drooping or feel thin, it is ready for water. If stems soften or leaves yellow quickly, the soil is staying too wet. If the pink fades or stems stretch with larger spacing between leaves, it needs more consistent light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rooted Plant Shop ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42215041630306,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/1269\/8722\/files\/2C2536C8-A912-4C85-B1BC-05333771EE73.jpg?v=1778709869","url":"https:\/\/therootedplantshop.com\/products\/alternanthera-party-time-4","provider":"The Rooted Plant Shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}