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Haloxylon salicornicum (Haloxylon salicornicum)

Haloxylon salicornicum is a salt-tolerant shrub from arid regions, known for its jointed, succulent-like stems and small, inconspicuous flowers.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Low

Soil

Requires well-draining soil, preferably sandy or gravelly. Tolerates saline and alkaline conditions.

Temperature

Moderate to Warm

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Low

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Soil

Requires well-draining soil, preferably sandy or gravelly. Tolerates saline and alkaline conditions.

Temperature

Moderate to Warm

Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1.5 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Type

Scale-like

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Synonyms
Arthrophytum articulatum (Moq.) Iljin
Caroxylon articulatum Moq.
Caroxylon salicornicum Moq.
Haloxylon articulatum (Moq.) Bunge
Haloxylon elegans Bunge
Haloxylon schweinfurthii Asch. & Schweinf.
Hammada articulata (Moq.) O.Bolòs & Vigo
Hammada elegans (Bunge) Botsch.
Hammada hispanica Botsch.
Hammada salicornica (Moq.) Iljin
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyAmaranthaceae
  • genusHaloxylon
  • speciesHaloxylon salicornicum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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