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
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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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