Hammada scoparia
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Hammada scoparia

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
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Observations
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Description

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Haloxylon scoparium (syns. Arthrophytum scoparium and Hammada scoparia) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae, native to semiarid north Africa and the Middle East. In flat areas it is often one of the dominant species.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Haloxylon scoparium comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and the edges of forests, which offer plenty of light. It does best in Full Sun but can tolerate Partial Sun as well, adapting readily to different sunlight levels.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Haloxylon scoparium comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is well suited to high temperatures and moisture. It does not tolerate sudden temperature shifts and prefers a constant thermal environment, so indoor temperature fluctuations should be avoided. It usually cannot endure cold and needs higher temperatures to grow. If the ambient temperature drops too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Providing fertilizer is essential for caring for Haloxylon scoparium. Regular feeding during the growing season preserves the energy needed for its attractive foliage and supports overall growth. If fertilization is neglected, leaves can become unhealthy, its ornamental value may decline, and growth may be stunted or weak and prone to breakage.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Hammada
Family
Amaranthaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 1.52 m
Leaf Color
Gray, Light Gray
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Saudi Arabia, Libya, Iraq, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Mauritania, Iran, Algeria, Morocco

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