
Athel Pine
Also known as
Athel tamarisk, Athel tree and Saltcedar
Taxonomy
Tamarix aphylla
Tamarix
Tamaricaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Athel Pine
How often to water your Athel Pine

every 9
Athel Pine 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 Athel Pine in your home

a window
Athel Pine love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Athel Pine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Athel Pine in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Athel Pine

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 Athel Pine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Athel Pine
Athel Pine
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.
