Indian Saltbush Plant

Atriplex halimus, or Indian Saltbush, is a hardy shrub growing 1-3m, prefers well-drained loamy soil, full sun, and is used for medicinal purposes.

Habit

Shrub

Height

1 to 2 m

Growth

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, sandy soil

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

No

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

India, Mediterranean

Climatic Condition

Arid, Saline

Temperature (°)

20 to 35

Humidity (%)

30 to 50

Potting media

Sandy soil

Fertilizers

Organic compost, NPK 10:10:10

Watering

Low

Plant Weight 

300-600 g

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

7.5 to 8.5

Water Ph level

6.5 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.8 to 1.5

Yield Per Plant 

20-40 kg/tree

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Used for soil erosion control, high in salt tolerance.

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 3 months with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Rust, Root Rot.

Symptoms

Brown or black spots on leaves, White powdery spots on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves, Orange pustules on leaves, Yellowing, wilting leaves.

Organic Remedies

Prune infected leaves, Neem oil, sulfur spray, Insecticidal soap, Prune affected areas, Improve drainage, reduce watering.

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Myclobutanil-based fungicides, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides containing metalaxyl.