Amaranthus tricolor 'var. salicifolius'
Summer Poinsettia
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Summer Poinsettia (Amaranthus tricolor 'var. salicifolius') - Description
Amaranthus tricolor is an ornamental plant known as bhaji in India, callaloo in the Caribbean and Joseph's coat after the Biblical figure Joseph, who is said to have worn a coat of many colors. Although it is native to South America, many varieties of amaranth can be found across the world in a myriad of different climates due to it being a C4 carbon fixation plant, which allows it to convert carbon dioxide into biomass at an extremely efficient rate when compared to other plants.
Summer Poinsettia (Amaranthus tricolor 'var. salicifolius') - Blooming
Blooms dense cymes of red or green flowers followed by seed heads. Prolong flowering by watering freely during dry summer periods.
Summer Poinsettia (Amaranthus tricolor 'var. salicifolius') - Growth
Erect, spreading, or prostrate annuals or short-lived perennials. Does best with full sun or partial shade. Can reach 3 ft. tall in some species. Can become invasive. In less hardy areas, grow Amaranthus in containers or hanging baskets, or use as summer bedding. Also works as a short-lived houseplant, or raise in a temperate greenhouse. Flowers of A. caudatus and A. hypochondriacus are suitable for drying and cuttings for use in flower ensembles.
Summer Poinsettia (Amaranthus tricolor 'var. salicifolius') - Planting
Sow seeds in mid spring. Will only germinate when soil temperatures are above 70ºF/21ºC. Can start seedlings indoors and transplant when soil reaches appropriate temperature.
Summer Poinsettia (Amaranthus tricolor 'var. salicifolius') - Pest
Aphids. White and brown rust. Prone to virus diseases and fungi leaf parasites. Watch for root rot.
Summer Poinsettia (Amaranthus tricolor 'var. salicifolius') - Interesting facts
Amaranth seeds contain an unusually high amount of protein for a plant source. Amaranthus is found in tropical and temperate regions across the globe.
Summer Poinsettia (Amaranthus tricolor 'var. salicifolius') - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Grow in moist soil, moderately fertile and humus-rich. A. caudatus tolerates poor soil. Provide a mulch to enhance soil water retention.
