Salsola genistoides
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Salsola genistoides

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
1
Observations
4

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Caroxylon genistoides comes from open habitats, such as sunlit meadows and forest margins, which offer abundant light. It thrives in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, showing good adaptability to different light conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Caroxylon genistoides comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. As a result, it is well adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a stable temperature, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It generally cannot 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: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Applying fertilizer is essential for the care of Caroxylon genistoides. Consistent feeding during the growing season maintains the energy for its showy foliage and supports overall growth. Failing to fertilize can lead to unhealthy leaves, reduced ornamental value, and stunted or weak growth that is more likely to break.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Salsola
Family
Amaranthaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
49 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Gray
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid fall, Late fall, Early winter
Native Area
Morocco, Spain

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