Atriplex halimus grow and care – shrub of the genus also known as Mediterranean saltbush, Atriplex halimus perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental drought tolerant hedge plant and also for medical uses, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-11.
Atriplex halimus leaves
Leaves edible in color green-gray with ovate shape, the leaf taste it’s salty, sometime next to the flower the leaves become purple
Flower color green the flowers grow in the end of the stems and the color of the leaves changed to purple.
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How to grow Atriplex halimus growing and care:
Frost free (can survive light frost), well-drained soil (drained soil)
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Snails, slugs
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
1-3 m, 40-120 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade (some varieties can grow in shade but need light very rare)
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Winter, spring
General information about the flower:
Flower color green the flowers grow in the end of the stems and the color of the leaves changed to purple.
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season:
All year
How to harvest the leaves?
After the plant establish can trip free
Information about leaves:
Salty leaves in ovate shape in gray-green color
Uses of Atriplex halimus leaves:
Pastry, eaten raw, cooked, dried, herb, spices, as salt
Scientific name:
Atriplex halimus
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