Ruby Saltbush
Also known as
Sturt-saltbush, barrier-saltbush and ruby-saltbush
Taxonomy
Enchylaena tomentosa
Enchylaena
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Ruby Saltbush
Water
How often to water your Ruby Saltbush
every 9
Ruby Saltbush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Ruby Saltbush in your home
a window
Ruby Saltbush may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Ruby 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 Ruby Saltbush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Ruby Saltbush
Ruby Saltbush
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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