Achyranthes bidentata
Achyranthes bidentata
Also known as: Japanese Chaff Flower
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Guam, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Pakistan, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Stanislav Doronenko
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Achyranthes
- Species:
- Achyranthes bidentata
- USDA Symbol:
- ACBI9
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green, white
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers fertile soils in its native range