Plant Care Mexican Grain Amaranth

Mexican Grain Amaranth

About Mexican Grain Amaranth

Mexican Grain Amaranth is a popular houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Mexican Grain Amaranth likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Amaranthus cruentus
Amaranthus
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales

Also known as

Blood amaranth, Huautli, Alegría, Red amaranth, Purple amaranth and Prince's feather

How to care for Mexican Grain Amaranth

💦 Water

How often to water your Mexican Grain Amaranth

Water needs for Mexican Grain Amaranth
0.5 cups
every 9

Mexican Grain Amaranth 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.

Calculate water needs of Mexican Grain Amaranth

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Mexican Grain Amaranth in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Mexican Grain Amaranth: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Mexican Grain Amaranth love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Mexican Grain Amaranth does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mexican Grain Amaranth in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Mexican Grain Amaranth

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Mexican Grain Amaranth: repot after 2X growth

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 Mexican Grain Amaranth after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Mexican Grain 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.

Mexican Grain Amaranth Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Mexican Grain 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 🏡.

Mexican Grain Amaranth Light Requirements →

Mexican Grain Amaranth Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

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🪴 Soil

Mexican Grain 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 Mexican Grain Amaranth →

When and How to Successfully Repot Mexican Grain Amaranth →


💩 Fertilizer

Mexican Grain 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 Mexican Grain Amaranth →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Mexican Grain Amaranth can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Mexican Grain Amaranth Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Mexican Grain Amaranth

Mexican Grain Amaranth

Mexican Grain Amaranth


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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