Plant Care Coast Saltbush

Coast Saltbush

Also known as

Mediterranean Saltbush and Shrubby Orache

Taxonomy

Atriplex cinerea
Atriplex
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Coast Saltbush

💦 Water

How often to water your Coast Saltbush

Water needs for Coast Saltbush
0.5 cups
every 9

Coast 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.

Calculate water needs of Coast Saltbush

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Coast Saltbush in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Coast Saltbush: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Coast Saltbush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Coast Saltbush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Coast Saltbush in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Coast Saltbush

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Coast Saltbush: repot after 2X growth

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 Coast Saltbush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Coast Saltbush prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Coast Saltbush Water Frequency →

Coast Saltbush Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Coast Saltbush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Coast Saltbush Light Requirements →

Coast Saltbush Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

Coast Saltbush Toxicity to Cats →

Coast Saltbush Toxicity to Dogs →

Coast Saltbush Toxicity to Humans →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Coast Saltbush can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Coast Saltbush Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Coast Saltbush

Coast Saltbush

Coast Saltbush


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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