Amaranthus Cruentus
Also known as
Mexican Grain Amaranth, Mexican Grain Amaranth, Blood amaranth, Huautli, Alegría, Red amaranth, Purple amaranth and Prince's feather
Taxonomy
Amaranthus cruentus
Amaranthus
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Amaranthus Cruentus
How often to water your Amaranthus Cruentus
Amaranthus Cruentus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Mexican Grain Amaranth in your home
Amaranthus Cruentus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Amaranthus Cruentus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Amaranthus Cruentus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Amaranthus Cruentus
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Amaranthus Cruentus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Care Summary for Amaranthus Cruentus
Amaranthus Cruentus
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.