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Spiny Amaranth Care

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What is the plant

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.

humidity

humidity

Normal

lighting

lighting

Full Sun

difficulty

difficulty

Easy

hibernation

hibernation

Cold Period

Invasive

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Water only occasionally; during summer water can be done more often.

  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Sun/Part Shade.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Grows in fertile soils.

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  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Amaranth cannot tolerate cold temperatures.

  • Container

    Container

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    Plastic or clay

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