
Desert Saltbush
Also known as
Desert saltbush, Allscale, Cattle spinach, Allscale saltbush and Cattle saltbush
Taxonomy
Atriplex polycarpa
Atriplex
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales

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

every 9
Desert 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 Desert Saltbush in your home

a window
Desert Saltbush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Desert Saltbush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Desert Saltbush in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Desert 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 Desert Saltbush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Desert Saltbush
Desert 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.
