California Saltbush
Also known as
California saltbush and California orache
Taxonomy
Extriplex californica
Extriplex
Amaranthaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for California Saltbush
Water
How often to water your California Saltbush
every 9
California 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
Light
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Finding light for California Saltbush in your home
a window
California 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.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of California Saltbush in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize California 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 California Saltbush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for California Saltbush
California 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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