Salsola kali
TAXONOMY
FamilyAmaranthaceae
GenusSalsola
Zone3
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Salsola kali, also known as prickly saltwort or Russian thistle, is an annual plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Eurasia and North Africa but has spread to many other regions. It is known for its tolerance to saline soils and is often found in coastal areas.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Corispermum Pilosum
Prickly Saltwort
Kali australis
Kali soda
Salsola acicularis
Salsola aptera
Salsola australis
Salsola australis var. strobilifera
Salsola brachypteris
Salsola decumbens
Salsola kali f. hirsuta
Salsola kali subsp. austroafricana
Salsola kali subsp. iberica
Salsola kali subsp. kali
Salsola kali subsp. pontica
Salsola kali var. angustifolia
Salsola kali var. brachypteris
Salsola kali var. glabra
Salsola kali var. hispida
Salsola kali var. hispida-polygama
Salsola kali var. kali
Salsola kali var. leptophylla
Salsola kali var. pontica
Salsola kali var. strobilifera
Salsola macrophylla
Salsola pontica
Salsola tragus subsp. pontica
Salsola tragus var. australis
Salsola turgida
OVERVIEW
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WaterVery Dry
SoilSandy
LightDirect Bright (6 Hours)
Temperature18° C
Humidity50%
pH7
Pressure1,013 mbar
DETAILS
Care Instructions
Salsola kali prefers direct bright light, moderate temperatures, and low humidity. It thrives in sandy soil with low nutrient concentration. Water sparingly as it prefers very dry soil conditions.Soil
Salsola kali thrives in sandy soil with good drainage. It prefers soil that is low in nutrients and can tolerate saline conditions.Fertilizer
No fertilizer is required for Salsola kali as it prefers nutrient-poor soil.Repotting
Salsola kali does not require repotting as it is an annual plant.Propagation
Salsola kali can be easily propagated from seeds. Sow the seeds in sandy soil in a sunny location.Pruning
Pruning is not required for Salsola kali.Toxicity
Salsola kali is not known to be toxic to pets or humans. It is safe to have around pets and children.REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR PLANT CARE
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