Suaeda splendens
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Suaeda splendens

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
22
Observations
12

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Suaeda splendens comes from open habitats, like sunny meadows and forest margins, where plenty of light is available. It performs best in full sun but can also withstand partial sun, adapting well to different light conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Suaeda splendens demonstrates good temperature adaptability, tolerating high heat and considerable temperature swings. In hot conditions, attention should be given to irrigation and to providing adequate shade to prevent sunburn. Conversely, Suaeda splendens is relatively sensitive to low temperatures; it can endure some cold, but very cold conditions may cause frost damage.

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

Apply fertilizer to your Suaeda splendens in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Consistent feeding improves its overall health, producing vigorous growth, increased toughness in harsh conditions, and enhanced resistance to diseases and pests. Maintain a particular fertilization schedule for your Suaeda splendens to preserve vibrant, deeply colored foliage and a lush appearance.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Suaeda
Family
Amaranthaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Yellow Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
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
Egypt, Turkey, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Israel, Iran, Albania, Greece, Morocco, France

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