slim amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
Also known as: Slim Amaranth
- Native to:
- Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Galápagos, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, United States, Uruguay
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Amaranthus
- Species:
- Amaranthus hybridus
- USDA Symbol:
- AMHY
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- green, red
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★★☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
beet webworm moth (Spoladea recurvalis), Coleophora amaranthella, Coleophora lineapulvella, Loxostege sp., Paralobesia sp., Scythris trivinctella, Southern armyworm (Spodoptera eridania), spotted beet webworm moth (Hymenia perspectalis), stalk borer moth (Papaipema nebris)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in disturbed soils, often found in nutrient-rich areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 3–10 days
- Notes:
- Light may enhance germination. Seeds remain viable in soil for many years, contributing to persistent seed banks.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months * protect from damping off