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Chicken Gizzard Plant
Iresine herbstii 'Aureo-Reticulata'

Amaranthaceae

Reniform leaves with bright pink, yellow, and white variegation; leaves are opposite; plant wilts easily; distinctive; flowers in spikes but not ornamental.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Use: rotational color pot plant

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: not ornamental

Blooming Period:

Height: Up to 3feet

Width: 1 ft

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: low

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Keep slightly damp with bright cool light; pinch back to encourage compact growth.

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