Does Amaranthus prefer shade or sun?

Does Amaranthus prefer shade or sun?

Amaranthus is easy to grow because it is a wild species, so it can be grown at home. When growing Amaranthus, you don’t have to worry too much about light. Even if there is no sunlight, it can still adapt to the surrounding environment and grow well.

Does Amaranthus like the sun?

Amaranthus likes sunlight and has no special requirements for it. It can receive direct sunlight, adapt to scattered light, and can even grow in a lightless and cool environment.

Amaranthus can be exposed to the sun in summer and is not afraid of excessive exposure. However, after being sunburned, its leaves will become soft and turn yellow. At this time, you need to immediately cut off the yellow leaves and transplant them indoors for maintenance.

Is Amaranthus tolerant to shade?

Amaranthus is shade-tolerant and can be planted directly in a cool environment. As long as the temperature is not lower than 10 degrees and the conditions for its growth are guaranteed, it will continue to grow.

Malantou Growth Environment

Amaranthus is not picky about soil and has strong adaptability to all kinds of soil. Choosing fertile soil during cultivation can improve product quality. Amaranthus prefers a cool, humid climate, and the optimum temperature for plant growth is 15-22℃. It grows slowly when the temperature is below 15℃, and the leaves tend to become fibrous and the quality deteriorates under high temperatures. The underground creeping rhizomes can withstand temperatures below -7℃.

Amaranthus is drought-resistant and likes moisture. Under normal circumstances, keep the soil moist and water it according to the principle of watering thoroughly when watering.