General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 3 to 4 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Multicolor, shades of bright yellow, bright orange-red, magenta-pink.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Needs specific temperature: 65ºF-75ºF
Days to germinate: 7 to 10 days
Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at approximate depth of 1/4 inch.
Pollinators: Self
Wind
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Summer Poinsettia
  • Joseph's Coat
  • Tampala
  • Chinese Spinach
  • Vegetable Amaranth
  • Een Choy

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