Name: Alternathera brasiliana
Commonly: Ruby Leaf, Large Purple Alternathera, Calico Plant
Family: Amaranthaceae
•Evergreen
•Plant Height: Up to 3m tall
•Width: 35cm to 45cm wide
•Flowering ornamental shrub, border plant, hedge plant, hanging baskets
•Ruby Leaf enjoys a sunny spot with part shade. It is a hardy, tolerant plant once established and can handle conditions 5-43°c. 
•Adequate watering is required during the summer months. Ruby Leaf can be temperamental on very hot days, and a sign of dehydration is when the plant looks all weak and droopy, especially when the soil is dry too.
•Be sure not to water during the heat of the day or hot afternoon as this can hurt your plants. Water well in the early morning or late afternoon in summer.
•Plant in Autumn or Spring in Sydney conditions.