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Also known as
Slim amaranth, Green amaranth, Smooth amaranth, Smooth pigweed and Red amaranth
Taxonomy
Amaranthus hybridus
Amaranthus
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Amaranth Pigweed
How often to water your Amaranth Pigweed

every 9
Amaranth Pigweed 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 Amaranth Pigweed in your home

a window
Amaranth Pigweed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Amaranth Pigweed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Amaranth Pigweed in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Amaranth Pigweed

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 Amaranth Pigweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My Amaranth came up in a pot without my help. Does it flower? #AmaranthPigweed
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Care Summary for Amaranth Pigweed
Amaranth Pigweed
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.
