Amaranthus Pygmy Torch Dwarf - Mix

Amaranthus pygmy is a dwarf variety of amaranthus grown for ornamental purposes. The plant produces green to purple leaves and deep purple-red flowers. The Amaranthus pygmy plant is commonly grown for its beautiful flowers that bloom from summer to fall. You can grow amaranthus pygmy easily in your home garden or terrace garden and add beautiful stunning color to your garden.

What size grow bag is best for Amaranthus?
9 x 9 (W*H)
12 x 12 (W*H)
15 x 12 (W*H)
15 x 15 (W*H)

Amaranthus Pygmy Growing Season In India
Amaranthus pygmy is an annual flowering plant that cannot grow in extremely cold weather. Amaranthus is fond of warm weather to thrive and early spring (January to February) is the perfect time to sow amaranthus seeds.

How To Grow Amaranthus Pygmy Torch
Amaranthus pygmy grows best by the seedling transplantation method. You can also sow the amaranthus seed directly in a container, pot or garden. Amaranthus pygmy germinates best in warm weather and temperatures between 18-24°C.  For planting amaranthus flowers you need a pot or grow bag at least 30-45 cm deep and 30-45 cm wide with good drainage holes. 

Amaranthus Pygmy Torch Dwarf Mix Seeds Sowing Method 
• To plant Amaranthus pygmy seeds, take a pot or grow bag and fill it with potting mix. Spread the amaranthus seeds on the soil and press them gently with your hands as it requires light to germinate so place the pot in a sunny location. Water the soil through a watering can and keep the soil moist. Amaranthus pygmy seeds germinate for about 5-14 days, they can germinate early or late depending upon growing conditions. 
• If you planted Amaranthus pygmy in seedling trays, transplant them when the seedlings are about a few inches tall. But before transplanting, harden them for a week to give them a favorable environment.

Fertilizer For Amaranthus Pygmy 
Add organic fertilizer (cow manure, or vermicompost) during the amaranthus growing season for their healthy growth. You can also apply a well-balanced liquid fertilizer before blooming and after the flowers have faded. 

Amaranthus Pygmy Plant Care Tips 
Soil : You can use well-drained, fertile and rich soil with a pH of 6-7.5. Although amaranthus flowers can grow in normal soil, do not use soil with poor drainage as this can cause root rot.
Water : Amaranthus is a drought-resistant flowering plant but does require ample water. Water regularly during their young stage and once they are established keep the soil moist and do not allow them to dry out.
Sunlight : Amaranthus Pygmy prefers full sunlight but needs some afternoon shade in the hottest month of summer. Do not plant amaranthus in full shade otherwise, the plant will not grow well. 
Temperature : Amaranthus likes warm weather to thrive and cannot tolerate temperatures below 4°C. The optimum growing temperatures for amaranthus flowers are 21-29°C.
Common pests and diseases : Pests such as aphids, slugs and snails feed on amaranthus flower plants, in addition, the plants are infected with powdery mildew and fungal leaf spot disease. Use a spray of neem oil on amaranthus plants to get rid of these pests.

Amaranthus Pygmy Blooming Time 
• Amaranthus pygmy plant blooms after 2-4 months (60-120 days) from sowing.  
• Usually, amaranthus pygmy blooms from summer to fall. 
• You can cut the beautiful amaranthus flower and decorate it in a vase, it will easily stay fresh for a long time.