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Largefruit Amaranth (Amaranthus deflexus)

Amaranthus deflexus is a sprawling, low-growing plant often found as a weed in disturbed areas, but can also be cultivated for groundcover.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile loam. It can grow in disturbed or poor soils.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly with a balanced fertilizer in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Flowers best in full sun.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Prefers consistent moisture but tolerates some drought.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile loam. It can grow in disturbed or poor soils.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly with a balanced fertilizer in spring.

Avoid over-fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Creeper

Plant Category

Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Albersia deflexa (L.) Fourr.
Albersia prostrata (Balb.) Kunth
Amarantellus argentinus Speg.
Amaranthus minor (Moq.) Sennen
Amaranthus perennis Bellardi ex Colla
Amaranthus prostratus Balb.
Amaranthus scandens L.f.
Euxolus deflexus (L.) Raf.
Galliaria prostrata (Balb.) Bubani
Glomeraria deflexa (L.) Cav.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyAmaranthaceae
  • genusAmaranthus
  • speciesAmaranthus deflexus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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