Amaranthus schinzianus
Amaranthus schinzianus
- Native to:
- Namibia | South Africa
iNaturalist: © alexdreyer (iNaturalist #114356305)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Amaranthus
- Species:
- Amaranthus schinzianus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 3–10 days
- Notes:
- Germination requires warm soil temperatures above 18°C. Seeds germinate quickly with adequate moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI