Amaranthus spinosus, commonly known as the spiny amaranth, spiny pigweed, prickly amaranth or thorny amaranth, is a plant is native to the tropical Americas, but is present on most continents as an introduced species and sometimes a noxious weed. It can be a serious weed of rice cultivation in Asia.
Spiny Amaranth Care
Slim Spiny
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
Invasive
Weed
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water only occasionally; during summer water can be done more often.
Sunlight
Sun/Part Shade.
Soil
Grows in fertile soils.
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Temperature
Amaranth cannot tolerate cold temperatures.
Container
Plastic or clay
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