Love Lies Bleeding Plant Care
Amaranthus caudatus L.
Amaranthus caudatus is a species of annual flowering plant. It goes by common names such as love-lies-bleeding, pendant amaranth, tassel flower, velvet flower, and foxtail amaranth.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
40–70%
What Is the Love Lies Bleeding?
Love Lies Bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) belongs to the Amaranthaceae family within the Amaranthus genus. Love Lies Bleeding is also known as Love-Lies-Bleeding, Trailing Amaranth, Foxtail Amaranth.
Love Lies Bleeding displays an upright, bushy growth habit, reaching up to 4 inches tall with a spread of approximately 2 inches. Love Lies Bleeding produces small, inconspicuous flowers in dense clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Love Lies Bleeding?
Amaranthus caudatus requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Love Lies Bleeding Need?
Love Lies Bleeding thrives in full sun to partial shade light conditions. The optimal light range is 200–1000 lux. Avoid placing Love Lies Bleeding in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
200–1000 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Love Lies Bleeding Prefer?
Amaranthus caudatus grows best at temperatures between 60°F and 85°F. Love Lies Bleeding prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Love Lies Bleeding?
Well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Love Lies Bleeding to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Love Lies Bleeding?
Repot every 1-2 years. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Love Lies Bleeding?
Love Lies Bleeding can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
Is the Love Lies Bleeding Toxic to Pets and Children?
Non-Toxic
Non-toxic to humans and pets
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Love Lies Bleeding?
Love Lies Bleeding is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Love Lies Bleeding Need?
Love Lies Bleeding grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Love Lies Bleeding as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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