Amaranthus cruentus is a fast-growing, vigorous as well as an erect annual plant. Blood amaranth probably originates in Central America but is cultivated nearly worldwide for its grain-like seeds. Further, It produces beautiful showy red flowers that increase the beauty of the Garden.
What are the most common names for Amaranthus cruentus?
Amaranthus cruentus is also called Pigweed. The scientific name is Blood amaranthm Purple Amaranth.
Classification
| Division | Magnoliophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthus |
| Subfamily | Amaranthoideae |
| Genus | Amaranthus L. |
| Species | Amaranthus cruentus L |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
Flowering data
| Flower | Flowers can be huge tassels or tiny globes, in different colors such as red, pink, yellow or cream, Showy |
| Domain | Eukaryote |
| Bloom Time | The blooming time is during July to frost |
| Flower color | Red, pink, yellow and cream. |
| Seeds | Seeds maybe white, yellow, pink or black. |
| Foliage | Red, purple, green, yellow |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Fruit | Serpent skinned |
| Subphylum | Angiospermae |
| Plant type | Perennials |
| Ever green | Yes |
Leaf data
| Shape of the leaf | Generally it can be round or lance shaped. |
| Length of the leaf | 2 to 6 inch long or more than that in some cases. |
| Color of leaf | dark green, light green, reddish or variegated |
| Attracts | Butterflies, hummingbirds |
Plant care
| Water | Medium |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil pH | 6.5 and 7.5, acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Level of Soil drainage | Well drainage |
| Required Soil moisture | Moist |
| Preferred Soil type | Fertile, chalk, Loam, sand |
| Origin/native | America |
How to care for Amaranthus?
Amaranthus cruentus needs moist, fertile, chalky, loamy and sand soil. The pH of the soil between 6.5 to 7.5 and the soil should be acidic, alkaline and Neutral. Fertilize amaranthus cruentus after planting and every 6 weeks with 2 tablespoons of granular 10-10-10 fertilizer per plant. This plant grows best in full sun, and needs watering 2 to 3 times weekly in the dry season.
Amaranthus cruentus growth
The length of this plant is 0.8 to 2 m and 32-80 inches.
Pruning
In the spring season, if the plant is full of stems, then cut it at the top of the plant. After pruning the plant will establish.
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