Alternanthera ficoidea aka Sanguinaria

Alternanthera ficoidea, also known as Joseph's coat or Parrot leaf, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae. Native to the Caribbean and South America, it has been introduced as an invasive species in Palau, the Philippines, and Queensland, Australia. This frost-tender perennial is grown as an annual and comes in a range of sizes, from 2-inch dwarfs to 12-inch mounds of foliage. The leaves of Alternanthera plants are known for their vibrant colors, ranging from burgundy and red to orange, yellow, and lime green. Some species have bi-colored leaves, while others have a rainbow of color in a single plant. By regularly pinching out the growth tips, the plant forms a neat mound that looks fantastic in formal borders and can also be used in knot gardens. Alternanthera plants remain attractive but take on a more casual appearance when left alone. One rare species, Red Threads Alternanthera, is a houseplant that thrives with regular watering and well-draining soil. It requires direct light and should be less than a foot away from a window, and if repotted each time it doubles in size, it should not need added fertilizers. Propagation of Alternanthera plants occurs via seeds.