Chloropyron maritimum
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Chloropyron maritimum

Saltmarsh bird's-beak

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
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Observations
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Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Chloropyron maritimum is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae native to western North America. It is known by the common names saltmarsh bird's beak and Point Reyes bird's beak, depending on the specific subspecies.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Salt marsh bird's-beak comes from bright, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This annual and biennial plant is noted for its sun-loving habit.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Salt marsh bird's beak has good temperature adaptability, able to withstand higher temperatures and wide temperature fluctuations. In hot weather, attention should be paid to watering and providing suitable shade to avoid sunburn. However, salt marsh bird's beak is relatively sensitive to low temperatures; although it can endure some cold, excessively low temperatures may cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Salt marsh bird's beak does well with regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf growth. You should apply fertilizer to Salt marsh bird's beak about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and providing nitrogen-rich sources helps Salt marsh bird's beak thrive.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Genus
Chloropyron
Family
Orobanchaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall

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Common Names (1)

en Saltmarsh bird's-beak