Nitraria schoberi
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Nitraria schoberi

Nitrebush

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 4–9
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Observations
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Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Nitraria schoberi, the nitrebush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Nitrariaceae. It has an Irano-Turanian distribution. Its fruit, edible and salty-sweet, are collected by local peoples and eaten fresh or preserved. Archeological evidence shows that people have been eating the fruit since Epipalaeolithic times.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Nitrebush is a plant native to light-filled habitats like bright meadows and the edges of forests. It flourishes in areas with full sun exposure, but it can also manage in partially sunlit places, demonstrating its adaptability to a range of sunlight intensities.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Nitrebush is a plant that exhibits excellent capability to adjust to a range of weather conditions, from extremely hot summers to cold winters. Nonetheless, there is a specific temperature spectrum for its best growth. When the temperature rises too high, the plant can suffer from issues related to heat and humidity, and could potentially die. In areas where the climate can reach near its lowest tolerance for cold, ensuring insulation precautions to safeguard the plant becomes crucial.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

For the purpose of encouraging robust development, apply fertilizer to your Nitrebush during the onset of spring. Consistent fertilization boosts the overall wellbeing, eventually leading to sturdy development, durability in harsh circumstances, and heightened resistance to diseases and pests. Adhere to a precise fertilization regime for your Nitrebush to guarantee lively leaves characterized by rich color and a lavish look.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 3.05 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Russia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Tajikistan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Iran, Armenia, Pakistan, Romania, Turkmenistan

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Common Names (1)

en Nitrebush