Alhagi graecorum
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Alhagi graecorum

خار شتر جنوبی، · Persian mannaplant · Mannatree · Camelthorn · Caspian manna

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–11
Click count
2
Observations
10

Description

Source: leafsnap

Alhagi graecorum is a species of legume commonly known as mannatree or manna tree. Previously it was considered a subspecies of Alhagi maurorum. Drought-tolerant, it is found in the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

The Persian manna plant is native to open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest margins, which provide abundant light. It does best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

The Persian manna plant adapts well to temperature, tolerating higher heat and greater temperature fluctuations. In hot conditions, attention should be paid to watering and providing adequate shade to avoid sunburn. Conversely, the Persian manna plant has fairly poor resistance to cold; it can handle some chill, but overly cold conditions may cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

To encourage healthy growth, fertilize your Persian manna plant in early spring. Regular feeding boosts its overall health, producing vigorous growth, increased resilience to tough conditions, and improved resistance to disease and pests. Maintain a consistent fertilization schedule for your Persian manna plant to ensure foliage that is vibrant, has deep color, and looks lush.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Alhagi
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-11
Mature Height
0.46 m to 1.22 m
Mature Spread
0.49 m to 1.52 m
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

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Common Names (5)

ar خار شتر جنوبی،
en Persian mannaplant
en Mannatree
en Camelthorn
en Caspian manna