Globe Amaranth

Globe Amaranth is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Globe Amaranth →

Benefits of Growing Globe Amaranth →

Common Globe Amaranth Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Globe Amaranth →

Globe Amaranth prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Globe Amaranth Water Frequency →

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Globe Amaranth requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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Globe Amaranth is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Globe Amaranth does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Globe Amaranth →

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What Are Healthy Globe Amaranth Roots →

Globe Amaranth should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Globe Amaranth →

Globe Amaranth grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Globe Amaranth Lifecycle →

Globe Amaranth Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Globe Amaranth →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Globe Amaranth can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Landscaping Ideas with Globe Amaranth →

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Winter Care for Globe Amaranth →

Best Companion Plants for Globe Amaranth →

Is Globe Amaranth a Weed? →

The seeds of Globe Amaranth can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Globe Amaranth →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Globe Amaranth, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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What Eats Globe Amaranth? →

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• Globe Amaranth Yellow Leaves →
• Globe Amaranth Root Rot →
• Why Is My Globe Amaranth Wilting? →