Rough-fruit Amaranth
NameRough-fruit Amaranth
Species NameAmaranthus retroflexus
Common NameRough-fruit Amaranth
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container TypeN/A - Not a bonsai
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk
Foliage Typesimple, ovate
Height (cm)80
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A - Not applicable to herbaceous plant
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesHerbaceous annual plant, prominent green inflorescences, typically considered a weed rather than a bonsai subject.
Description
This specimen is a wild Rough-fruit Amaranth, an herbaceous annual plant, not a traditional bonsai. It features a robust, upright stem with prominent green inflorescences. Its natural growth habit is not conducive to typical bonsai cultivation.
