How much sunlight does my Mexican Grain Amaranth need?

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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Mexican Grain Amaranth?

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!

Should I fertilize my Mexican Grain Amaranth?

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!

Can Mexican Grain Amaranth be grown outdoors?

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

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Q: How often should I water my Mexican Grain Amaranth?

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.

About Mexican Grain Amaranth

Mexican Grain Amaranth is a relatively rare 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

Scientific name

Amaranthus cruentus

Genus

Amaranthus

Family

Amaranthaceae

Order

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

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.