Suaeda linearis
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Suaeda linearis

Annual Seepweed · Southern sea-blite

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
34
Observations
4

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Annual seepweed comes from bright, open habitats and performs best in full sun. It will tolerate partial shade but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which can be annual or biennial, is known for its preference for sunny conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Annual seepweed can tolerate a broad range of temperatures, although its range may still be restricted by specific combinations of moisture and heat. It grows best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended stretches of cloudy, rainy weather, or extended periods of high heat, raise the risk of Annual seepweed dying. During winter, protecting the plant from cold improves its chances of survival.

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

Annual seepweed benefits from regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf development. You should feed Annual seepweed about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich sources helps Annual seepweed thrive.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Suaeda
Family
Amaranthaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Bahamas, Cuba, Georgia, Mexico, Haiti

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Common Names (2)

en Annual Seepweed
en Southern sea-blite