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Love-lies-bleeding Care

Amaranthus Caudatus

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What is the plant

Amaranthus caudatus - the love-lies-bleeding - is a species of annual flowering plant native to the American tropics. It can grow anywhere from 3 to 8 feet in height, growing best in full sun, handling a variety of conditions, both humid and arid. It is usually planted as a summer annual, or started indoors in early spring and transplanted outdoors after the last frost in temperate climates.

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Humidity

Humidity

High

Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

Temperature

5°C - 5°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

4a - 11b

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Amaranth is drought tolerant. however, to produce nice leaves, make sure to keep the soil moist at the root level. ideally, amaranth needs a few inches of water once or twice a week.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Remove any dying or yellowing leaves for aesthetic reasons.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    When it comes to fertilizers, you want to avoid over-fertilizing (just like an overdose of vitamins isn't great for us, either). Less is more, so it’s important to follow what the package says for application amounts.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Light is an essential factor in maintaining plants. The rate of growth and length of time a plant remains active is dependent on the amount of light it receives. Light energy is used in photosynthesis, the plant's most basic metabolic process.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    The Amaranth thrives in areas where the average daytime temperature range is 70° – 82° degrees Fahrenheit (21° C – 28° C), but can tolerate temperatures between 45° – 104° degrees Fahrenheit (7° C – 40° C).The plant will be killed at 39° degrees Fahrenheit (4° C) or below.

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  • Container

    Container

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    Whether it be plastic or clay, make sure the pot you select has drainage holes in the bottom to prevent over-watering.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    1,357 people already have this plant 455 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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