Red Amaranth

Scientific Name: Amaranthus tricolor

Plant Family: Amaranthaceae

Native Region: Tropical Asia

Red Amaranth

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