Deeringia amaranthoides
Deeringia amaranthoides
Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.),Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.),Mark Marathon,Bentham-Moxon Trust.; Curtis, William; Curtis's botanical magazine dedications, 1827-1927 : portraits and biographical notes.; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.; Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust.,Tatiana Gerus (www.flickr.com) from Brisbane, Australia,Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.),Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.),Mark Marathon,Mark Marathon,Mark Marathon,Mark Marathon,Endlicher, Stephan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Deeringia
- Species:
- Deeringia amaranthoides
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Native Range
Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, China, Christmas I., Fiji, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Marianas, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Vietnam
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions without pretreatment.
Propagation data sourced from Claude AI