The Layered Burgundy Spray
Magenta Daydream Alternanthera
Alternanthera - sold as Magenta Daydream
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The Layered Burgundy Spray
Alternanthera - sold as Magenta Daydream
Care for Magenta Daydream indoors in potting mix, with a draining pot, moisture checks and steady room conditions.

Source photograph · Mila’s Exotic Plants owner catalogue; individual photographer uncredited
Reference photograph from the owner’s shop listing; no public open license is stated.
When changing the indoor position, increase light gradually. Check new growth for stretched stems or scorched patches and adjust the placement. [8]
Feed while the plant is actively growing, using houseplant fertilizer according to its label. Reduce or withhold feeding when growth slows. [13]
Use fresh potting mix and retain the existing planting depth. Water it in and let excess drain. [2]
Fine Gardening recommends late-summer cuttings for ornamental Alternantheras. [14]
Choose a healthy stem tip with leaf nodes. Remove lower leaves and place at least one node in premoistened, aerated rooting medium, with leaves above the surface. [9]
Keep the cutting warm in bright indirect light. Maintain moist rooting medium and humid air; leave any cover loose for air exchange. Check it frequently. [9]
Pinch growing tips or trim elongated shoots to shape the plant. [12]
Check moisture before adding water. [3]
Review light and placement. [3]
Eating plant material can still upset a pet's stomach. [10]
Keep plants, fallen leaves and cuttings away from pets that chew them. [10]
For suspected poisoning or signs of illness, contact your veterinarian or ASPCA Poison Control at 888-426-4435. Provide the botanical name. [5]
Keep plants, cuttings and loose potting material beyond young children's reach. Keep the botanical name with the pot. [6]
For human plant ingestion in the United States, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Elsewhere, contact your local poison service. Call emergency services for breathing difficulty, seizures, collapse or inability to awaken. [7]
University of Maryland Extension
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University of Illinois Extension
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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ASPCA Poison Control
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National Capital Poison Center
Look closely for insects. [4]
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National Capital Poison Center
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Accessed October 5, 2026 · Updated: Last reviewed October 2023
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Aaron Steil
Accessed October 5, 2026 · Updated: Last reviewed January 2025
ASPCA Poison Control
Accessed October 5, 2026
Robert Mark Saul (published original patent)
Accessed October 5, 2026 · Publisher date: 2004-05-18
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
Accessed October 5, 2026 · Publisher date: 2008-02-03 · Updated: Published with Full Review on July 21, 2022
University of Illinois Extension
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Fine Gardening / Active Interest Media
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Mila's Exotic Plants
Accessed October 5, 2026
Mila's Exotic Plants
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