Cultivation methods and precautions of Amaranthus caudatus

The habit of this plant

Before understanding how to do it specifically, let’s take a look at its characteristics. First of all, because its origin is near the tropics, it prefers a warm and humid environment. It is not cold-resistant, but has a certain tolerance to drought. It also likes plenty of sunlight. Also, it is not too demanding on potting soil, but good soil is of course very beneficial to its growth and development. We will talk about this later. Finally, it also has some requirements for fertilizer.

Specific methods

temperature:

When it comes to this factor, we are mainly referring to winter. As we mentioned above, it has poor cold resistance, so we must take appropriate anti-cold measures. For plants grown in the open field, you can cover them with weeds or use plastic film. If they are potted plants, move them indoors for maintenance.

illumination:

It is a light-loving plant, so except for the summer midday when the sun is particularly strong and appropriate shading measures need to be taken, don't be stingy with the sun at other times. Especially in winter, warm sunshine will also play a big role in its safe wintering.

fertilizer:

During the vigorous growth period, the need for fertilizer is relatively large, and it should be applied once every half a month. The requirements at other times are not very high, and even if you fertilize, the frequency should not be too high.

Soil:

It is suitable for soils that are rich in humus and well-drained.

Precautions

In seasons with very strong winds, we need to set up some pillars for it to prevent it from being blown down by strong winds.

It is not advisable to use too much or too concentrated fertilizer on this plant, otherwise its leaves will fall off very easily.