Amaranthus Blitoides
Also known as
Mat Amaranth, Mat Amaranth, Mat amaranth, Prostrate pigweed, Procumbent pigweed, Prostrate amaranth and Matweed
Taxonomy
Amaranthus blitoides
Amaranthus
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Amaranthus Blitoides
How often to water your Amaranthus Blitoides
Amaranthus Blitoides needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Mat Amaranth in your home
Amaranthus Blitoides love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Amaranthus Blitoides does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Amaranthus Blitoides in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Amaranthus Blitoides
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 Amaranthus Blitoides after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Care Summary for Amaranthus Blitoides
Amaranthus Blitoides
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.