Lotus halophilus
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Lotus halophilus

Gazelle's horn · Greater bird's foot trefoil

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
3
Observations
12

Description

Source: leafsnap

Lotus halophilus is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Greater bird's foot trefoil is a sun-loving perennial herbaceous plant native to open habitats and commonly thriving in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Greater bird's foot trefoil comes from tropical areas, where the weather is typically warm and humid. As a result, it is well suited to high heat and humidity. It is not fond of sudden temperature changes and prefers a stable thermal environment, so it is important to avoid temperature fluctuations indoors. It generally does not tolerate cold and needs warmer temperatures to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Proper fertilization is vital to Greater bird's foot trefoil's health and appearance. Fertilize Greater bird's foot trefoil in summer, repeating the application monthly throughout the season. Nutrients fuel growth and maintain the plant's parts. Fertilization enhances Greater bird's foot trefoil's flower display, ensuring the best blooms.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Lotus
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
20 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Pink
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Saudi Arabia, Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Italy, Oman, Iran, Algeria, Kuwait, Qatar

Tags (6)

Common Names (2)

en Gazelle's horn
en Greater bird's foot trefoil