Grassleaf Orache

Grassleaf Orache should be watered regularly in order to maintain its bluish-green foliage. The amount of water will depend on the amount of rainfall in your area. During the summer, the plant should be watered on a weekly basis, providing 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of water. For periods of no or light rainfall, you should provide supplemental irrigation every couple of weeks. During the winter months, the plant should only need to be watered once a month. If the temperature stays consistently warm, however, you may need to provide a bit more water. Adjust the amount as needed to provide 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of water once a month.

Grassleaf Orache requires full sunlight for optimal growth and development. This plant species grows best when it receives 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. The best time to plant this species is during the early spring months or late summer months when the sun is most abundant and direct. It is important to protect this plant species from other plants, Shrubs, and trees that may provide too much shade. Summer months, when the temperatures are higher and the sunlight is more consistent and intense, can be beneficial for this particular species.

Grassleaf Orache (Atriplex littoralis) should be pruned once a year around late spring or early summer. Depending on the size of the plant, the pruning can range from a light trim to removing up to a third of its branches. Pruning helps to control the size and shape of the plant, as well as encourage new growth. If necessary, it can also be trimmed again later in the summer to keep it from becoming unruly and to promote new foliage. When pruning, make sure to remove any dead or slow growing branches to create an open and airy shape.