Amaranthus caudatus

Love-lies-bleeding

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Ornamental annual with long, drooping crimson flower spikes resembling tassels; native to the Americas, prized for foliage and seed heads in warm climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Love-lies-bleeding
Family Amaranthaceae
Genus Amaranthus
Species Caudatus
Origin Central/South America
Blooming Summer to Autumn, Foliage and flower display
Leaf Color Green with purple/red veins or stems
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with organic matter or sandy loam

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Watering

Moderate watering during establishment, drought tolerant once mature, avoid waterlogging roots

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure required, minimum 6 hours daily, thrives in heat and direct light

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Fertilization

Balanced fertilizer at planting, reduce during flowering to prevent lodging, high nitrogen for foliage varieties

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage blooming, pinch tips for bushier growth

Pest Control Aphid Leafhopper Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
6000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
380 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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