Old Man Saltbush Plant
Old Man Saltbush (Atriplex nummularia) grows up to 10 ft, prefers sandy soil, full sun, low moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1-2 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Sandy, well-drained
Shade
Full
Moisture
Low
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Australia, Asia
Climatic Condition
Arid, Semi-arid
Temperature (°)
15-30°C
Humidity (%)
50-60%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10-10-10)
Watering
Regular, minimal watering
Plant Weight
500-1000 g
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
7.0 - 8.0
Water Ph level
6.5 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Forage, ornamental
NPK ratio
10:05:15
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Edible foliage, animal feed
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
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Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
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Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Aphid Infestation, Canker
Brown or black lesions on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Wilting and stunted growth, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Sunken lesions on stems
Neem oil, Compost tea, Improve air circulation, Improve soil drainage, Pruning, sterilizing tools
Copper-based fungicides, Sulfur-based fungicides, Soil-applied fungicides, Chemical insecticides ,Copper fungicides