Thorny amaranth

Amaranthus spinosus

Amaranthus

Amaranthaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 5–10

🌱 Beginner Friendly

🍎 Edible

Thorny amaranth is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that thrives in warm climates with moderate watering and partial shade to full sun. Its young leaves are edible and nutritious, making it a practical addition to a kitchen garden. Keep an eye on self-seeding, as it can spread readily in favorable conditions.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately; Keep Soil Evenly Moist But Not Waterlogged

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan

Alabama

Albania

Andaman Is.

Angola

Argentina Northeast

Argentina Northwest

Arkansas

Assam

Bahamas

Bangladesh

Belize

Benin

Bolivia

Borneo

Botswana

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

Safety & Use

🥬 Edible leaf

⚕ Medicinal

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 12, 2021 by Yo T (cc-by-sa)

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