Atriplex glauca
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Atriplex glauca

Waxy saltbush

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
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Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
20
Observations
53

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Oak-leaved Goosefoot comes from bright, open habitats and grows best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C

Oak-leaved Goosefoot can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by various combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures increase the plant's risk of dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can boost its survival chances.

Ideal temperature: 0–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Oak-leaved Goosefoot responds well to regular, dilute fertilizer applications to encourage healthy leaf development. Fertilize it about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and providing nitrogen-rich sources helps Oak-leaved Goosefoot thrive.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Atriplex
Family
Amaranthaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
15 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Blue
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Flower Size
0.10 cm to 0.20 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer

Tags (5)

Common Names (1)

en Waxy saltbush