Amaranthus graecizans, the Mediterranean amaranth or short-tepalled pigweed, is an annual species in the botanical family Amaranthaceae. It is native to Africa, southern Europe, East Asia to India and Central Asia. It is naturalized in North America. More general common names include tumbleweed and pigweed.
Short-tepalled pigweed has strong resistance to disease and is generally not prone to illnesses. Still, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its environment. Such infections are typically mild. Regarding care, this plant is moderately demanding. It should be pruned regularly to preserve a neat appearance and healthy growth. Fertilizing can also encourage flowering. Short-tepalled pigweed is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, like a garden or patio, and does not need extensive gardening experience. It may require extra attention when grown indoors.
How to keep Amaranthus Graecizans.
Light
Short-tepalled pigweed comes from well-lit, open habitats where it performs best in full sunlight. While it can survive in partial shade, it favors direct sun for the best growth. This plant, which occurs as an annual and as a biennial, is noted for its preference for sunny conditions.
Temperature
Short-tepalled pigweed comes from tropical areas, where conditions are usually warm and humid. As a result, it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a stable temperature environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It generally cannot withstand cold and requires warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Fertilizer
Short-tepalled pigweed responds well to regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf development. You should fertilize Short-tepalled pigweed about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is essential for foliage, and providing nitrogen-rich sources helps Short-tepalled pigweed thrive.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Amaranthus
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-11
- Mature Height
- 20 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 15 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Light Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Size
- 0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Sri Lanka, Libya, Burkina Faso, Turkey, India, United Arab Emirates, Slovakia, Madagascar, Montenegro, Pakistan, Nigeria, Slovenia, Morocco, Croatia, Uganda, Tanzania, Benin, Cameroon, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Portugal, Central African Republic, Saudi Arabia, Malawi, Tunisia, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, Chad, Lebanon, China, Afghanistan, Italy, Kazakhstan, Togo, Senegal, Iran, Azerbaijan, Kuwait, Congo (DRC), Somalia, Egypt, Angola, Rwanda, Eritrea, Yemen, Kenya, Niger, Zimbabwe, Uzbekistan, Russia, Mali, Iraq, Oman, Ghana, Qatar, Botswana, France, Nepal, Tajikistan, Zambia, Sudan, Mauritania, Armenia, Greece, Serbia, Spain, Israel, Albania, Algeria, Turkmenistan
Other names.
