Prostrate Amaranth
NameProstrate Amaranth
Species NameAmaranthus deflexus
Common NameProstrate Amaranth
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNone
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesHerbaceous plant with reddish-pink flower spikes. Not suitable for traditional bonsai cultivation due to its annual and non-woody nature.
Description
This specimen of Prostrate Amaranth displays typical green ovate leaves and a dense, reddish-pink flower spike. The plant is a herbaceous annual, not cultivated as a bonsai, and is commonly found as a weed. It is currently in bloom.
