How to tend a Amaranthus retroflexus

Also known as: Amaranthus bulgaricus Kov., Amaranthus bullatus Besser ex Spreng., Amaranthus curvifolius Spreng., Amaranthus delilei Richt. & Loret, Amaranthus johnstonii Kov., Amaranthus recurvatus Desf., Amaranthus retroflexus var. delilei (Richt. & Loret) Thell., Amaranthus retroflexus subsp. delilei (Richt. & Loret) Tzvelev, Amaranthus retroflexus var. rubricaulis Thell., Amaranthus retroflexus f. rubricaulis Thell. ex Probst, Amaranthus retroflexus var. salicifolius I.M.Johnst., Amaranthus rigidus Schult. ex Steud., Amaranthus spicatus Lam., Amaranthus strictus Ten., Galliaria retroflexa (L.) Nieuwl., Galliaria scabra Bubani, Amaranthus retroflexus var. retroflexus

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, slightly resistant to half shade

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Amaranthaceae, Amaranthus
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period July-August, fruiting period August-September
Flower colors
white, fruit color black, brown
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