Mat Amaranth

Mat Amaranth Care

Amaranthus Blitoides

What is the plant

Pigweed, in general, covers several different kinds of weeds. A common form of pigweed is prostrate pigweed (Amaranthus blitoides). It is also known as matweed or mat amaranth. This invasive weed has made itself at home in lawns and gardens. Prostrate pigweed grows in a circular form with low-growing stems coming from a central spot so it looks like a spider web. The radial stems are reddish-purple and can grow more than a foot long. The leaves on prostrate pigweed are about a half inch long and are oval shape. The flowers on prostrate pigweed are reddish-green and are not significant. The flowers will produce seeds that look like small black sand grains. The prostrate pigweed spreads through these seeds.

It can be invasive in Europe and the US.

Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week.
Fertilizer
Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a season.
Sunlight
Amaranth prefers a warm climate, full sun and well-drained soil

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Soil
Amaranth grows well in a variety of soil types. Generally speaking those soils suitable for growing lettuce, would make a nice place for growing amaranth. Your soil should be finely prepared in order to achieve the proper seed planting depth. Seeds should be planted no more than 1/4 inch deep.
Temperature
Amaranth prefers warm weather.
Popularity
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