Red Amaranth
Scientific Name: Amaranthus tricolor
Plant Family: Amaranthaceae
Native Region: Tropical Asia

Brief Description
Red Amaranth is an annual leafy vegetable with vibrant green and red or purple leaves. It grows upright, typically reaching a height of 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet). The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, sometimes with striking color patterns, and are often used as a culinary vegetable.
Care Instructions
Red Amaranth thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. It requires consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer if soil is poor. It can be harvested multiple times by cutting the upper leaves.
Medicinal Value
We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.
Created At: 2025-09-06T02:03:34.490673