Arthrocnemum macrostachyum
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Arthrocnemum macrostachyum

Glaucous Glasswort · Large-spiked glasswort

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
10–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 6–11
Click count
8
Observations
155

Description

Source: leafsnap

Arthrocaulon macrostachyum, synonym Arthrocnemum macrostachyum, is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family. It is native to coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea and parts of the Middle East, where it grows in coastal and inland salt marshes, alkali flats, and other habitats with saline soils.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Iodinebush needs plenty of sunlight to grow optimally. Since its natural habitat is exposed to the sun, it performs best in similar conditions. Constant exposure to sunlight is important during its growth phases. Too little light can inhibit its growth, while too much can cause wilting.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 10–37.8°C

Iodinebush is native to habitats with moderate temperatures of 50 to 100.4 °F (10 to 38 °C). It does best within that range, and conditions may need to be adjusted in extreme seasons. Be sure to keep Iodinebush in a warmer location during colder months.

Ideal temperature: 10–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilize your Iodinebush in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular feeding improves the plant’s overall condition, producing vigorous growth, greater tolerance of challenging conditions, and increased resistance to pests and diseases. Keep to a consistent fertilization schedule for your Iodinebush to preserve vibrant, deeply colored foliage and a lush appearance.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Arthrocnemum
Family
Amaranthaceae
Hardiness Zone
6-11
Mature Height
0.3 m to 2.13 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Flower Size
2.54 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Mexico

Tags (5)

Common Names (2)

en Glaucous Glasswort
en Large-spiked glasswort