Glaux maritima
Sea milkwort
Description
Source: leafsnapLysimachia maritima is a plant species belonging to the family Primulaceae. It was previously called Glaux maritima, the only species in the monotypic genus Glaux. The species has a number of common names, including sea milkwort, sea milkweed, and black saltwort.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Sea milkwort grows best in abundant light. During its growth stages, steady exposure to bright lighting is necessary. Excessive shade or insufficient light can lead to growth problems. Its natural habitats receive plenty of daylight, emphasizing the importance of sun exposure. While it can tolerate light shade, it prefers ample light to maintain healthy growth.
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C
Sea milkwort is native to habitats that require cooler temperatures, preferring 32 to 89.6 °F (0 to 32 °C). Adjustments could involve cooling measures during overly warm seasons.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer
One spring application of fertilizer is generally adequate for Sea milkwort, though multiple feedings can help maximize growth. Apply fertilizer roughly every one to one and a half months. Fertilizing improves the leaves' appearance and function, helping them maintain an even color and healthy texture. It also encourages root growth and enhances nutrient uptake, supporting the plant's long-term health.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Glaux
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-8
- Mature Height
- 3 cm to 25 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Pink, Purple
- Flower Size
- 0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Turkey, Sweden, India, Austria, Slovakia, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Germany, Iceland, Estonia, Koppen, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, France, Tajikistan, Czech Republic, Armenia, Poland, Ukraine, China, Lithuania, Norway, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Japan, Mongolia, Finland, Iran, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan