Love lies bleeding. An attractive houseplant with masses of tiny flowers forming long catkin-like tassels. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to September. Bright room with some direct sunlight and Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Amaranthus caudatus
An attractive houseplant with masses of tiny flowers forming long catkin-like tassels
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Amaranthus |
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Species | caudatus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Love lies bleeding |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight, Full sun |
Foliage | Perennial |
Height | 90cm |
Family | Amaranthaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant, Cut flower, Dried flowers |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Viruses |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Seed |
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