Redroot Amaranth
NameRedroot Amaranth
Species NameAmaranthus retroflexus
Common NameRedroot Amaranth
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typebonsai pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesRapid growth, edible leaves and seeds, considered a common weed in many regions. Its herbaceous nature makes it unsuitable for traditional bonsai cultivation.
Description
This specimen of Redroot Amaranth displays a vigorous, upright growth habit with a central stem and numerous side branches. Its ovate leaves are a vibrant green, and it features prominent, dense green flower spikes at the apex and in the leaf axils. While not typically cultivated as a bonsai, this plant exhibits a strong vertical form.
