
Mediterranean Saltbush
Also known as
Shrubby Orache, saltbush and sea orache
Taxonomy
Atriplex halimus
Atriplex
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Mediterranean Saltbush
How often to water your Mediterranean Saltbush

every 9
Mediterranean Saltbush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Mediterranean Saltbush in your home

a window
Mediterranean Saltbush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Mediterranean Saltbush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mediterranean Saltbush in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Mediterranean Saltbush

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Mediterranean Saltbush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Mediterranean Saltbush
Mediterranean Saltbush
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
