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Garden Orache

About Garden Orache

Garden Orache is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Garden Orache belongs to the Atriplex genus, and is native to Asia.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Atriplex hortensis

Genus

Atriplex

Family

Amaranthaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

Also known as

garden orache, red orache, orache, mountain spinach, French spinach and arrach

How to care for Garden Orache

💦 Water

How often to water your Garden Orache

Garden Orache 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Garden Orache in your home

Garden Orache love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Garden Orache does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Garden Orache

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Garden Orache: 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 Garden Orache after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Garden Orache is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Garden Orache →

Benefits of Growing Garden Orache →

Common Garden Orache Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Garden Orache →

💦 Water Needs

Garden Orache 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.

Garden Orache Water Frequency →

Garden Orache Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Garden Orache 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 🏡.

Garden Orache Light Requirements →

Garden Orache Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Garden Orache is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Garden Orache Edible? →

Garden Orache Toxicity to Cats →

Garden Orache Toxicity to Dogs →

Garden Orache Toxicity to Humans →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Garden Orache can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Garden Orache Temperature Tolerance →

Garden Orache Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Garden Orache →

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Winter Care for Garden Orache →

Best Companion Plants for Garden Orache →

Is Garden Orache a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Garden Orache, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 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.