Arthrocnemum macrostachyum
Glaucous Glasswort · Large-spiked glasswort
Description
Source: leafsnapArthrocaulon 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.
🌡️ 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.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 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