An attractive houseplant with brilliant multicoloured leaves. 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 tricolor
An attractive houseplant with brilliant multicoloured leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Amaranthus |
|---|---|
| Species | tricolor |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red, green |
| 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, pink, gold, purple, bronze |
| 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 |
| 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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