Cultivation methods and precautions of Globe amaranth

How to cultivate Globe amaranth

Lighting requirements

Globe amaranth likes an environment with plenty of sunlight. During the maintenance process, it is necessary to ensure at least 4 hours of direct sunlight every day. The maintenance location cannot be too shady, otherwise the plant will grow slowly and the flower color will be dull. If you happen to encounter a day when the Globe Amaranth is in its seedling stage, you can use fluorescent lamps to supplement the light.

Water and fertilizer requirements

Globe amaranth prefers a slightly moist to dry soil environment and is relatively drought-resistant. It would rather keep the soil dry than waterlogged when watering. During the growth stage of seedlings, especially when leaves are growing, watering should be properly controlled. After the flower buds differentiate, the amount of watering can be appropriately increased to ensure normal growth of the flowers.

Globe amaranth likes fertilizer. In addition to adding sufficient base fertilizer to the soil when planting, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers once every half a month during the growth period. This can not only promote plant growth, but also enhance resistance and reduce disease.

Plastic pruning

Globe amaranth grows rapidly. When the seedlings grow to 15 cm, pinch them off to promote branching. Afterwards, decide whether to carry out a second pinching based on the growth of the plant to control the plant shape and flowering period. In addition, during the growth process, yellowing and wilting leaves should be cut off in time, and the branches and leaves should be thinned out appropriately to ensure a beautiful plant shape.

Precautions for breeding of Globe amaranth

Flowering Management

After flowering, this is a stage that is easily overlooked. The main thing is to keep the soil in the pot slightly moist, and do not water from top to bottom to avoid getting the flowers wet. Stop fertilizing during flowering and ensure sufficient light. Cut off the branches in time after flowering to promote regrowth and flowering.

Pest and disease control

The yellowing of Globe Amaranth is caused by damping-off disease. We must take preventive measures, disinfect it in time before planting, and irrigate the roots with fungicides when the disease occurs.