#$%^&*AU2015100619A420151029.pdf#####The present invention relates to a method of producing highlighted ribs or veins in Alternanthera plants, and to a new Alternantheraficoidea plant called PP05 produced thereby. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of highlighting and making more bold vivid pink tones in the ribs or veins of a weak or moderately ribbed and veined Alternanthera plant, and to the more vividly pink veined or ribbed plant produced thereby.Drawings and figures. Figure 1. Shows the wider veins on new plants after being treated by this method compared to the original plant with no treatment. Original plant New plants treated with this Method 1