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Amaranthaceae
Amaranthus Species, Chinese Spinach, Indian Kale, Slender Amaranth
Amaranthusviridis
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Genus
Amaranthus
(am-uh-RANTH-us)
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Species
viridis
(VEER-ih-diss)
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Synonym
Amaranthus acutilobus
Amaranthus gracilis
Amaranthus polystachyus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
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Spacing
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Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Bloom Time
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Bloom Characteristics
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Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
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Also known as Chinese spinach or Indian kale, or in Jamaica as Callaloo.
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Also known as Chinese spinach or Indian kale, or in Jamaica as Callaloo.