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How to tend a Amaranthus dubius

Family: Amaranthaceae

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Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like adequate light, avoid too strong light in summer

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients, pH value 5.5-7.5

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
China, India, Southeast Asia
Category
Amaranthaceae, Amaranthus
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-August, fruiting period July-September
Flower colors
purple, fruit color black or black brown