Suaeda pruinosa
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Suaeda pruinosa

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

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Shrubby sea-blite is found in open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, which offer abundant light. It does best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Shrubby sea‑blite shows considerable adaptability to a range of climatic conditions, from very hot summers to cold winters. Still, it has an ideal temperature range for growth. If temperatures get too high, the plant becomes vulnerable to heat and humidity stress, which can lead to its death. In areas where temperatures approach the lower edge of its cold tolerance, providing insulation to protect the plant is important.

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

Fertilize your Shrubby sea-blite in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular feeding boosts overall health, leading to vigorous growth, better resilience in harsh conditions, and improved resistance to pests and diseases. Keep a consistent fertilization schedule for your Shrubby sea-blite to maintain foliage that is vivid in color and lush in appearance.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Suaeda
Family
Amaranthaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Mature Spread
0.49 m to 1.52 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Olive Drab
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Green
Flower Size
0.15 cm
Bloom Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Fall
Native Area
Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, Montenegro, Cyprus, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Israel, Albania, United Kingdom, Algeria, France

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