Species Creeping Saltbush
green leaves with red-green stems

Creeping Saltbush

Atriplex prostrata

Also Known As - Triangle Orache
Creeping Saltbush (Atriplex prostrata) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial shrub native to central and eastern Australia. It has small, scale-like leaves, and produces small, white flowers. Creeping Saltbush is incredibly salt-tolerant, and can grow on very salty soils with minimum water or nutrients. It can act as an effective windbreak and soil stabilizer, helping to reduce soil erosion in coastal areas. It is also an important habitat for numerous native species of insects, birds and mammals.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The Halberd Leaf Orache is an easy-to-care-for plant that enjoys moist, well-drained soil. Water the plant regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Orach is a bit more tolerant of dry conditions than some other leafy vegetables, but in general, it should be watered every 7–14 days. For best growth, water more often in hot, dry conditions. try to water deeply, to encourage deep roots. When you water, do your best to keep the water off of the foliage, as wet leaves can lead to fungal diseases.

sunlight

Halberd Leaf Orache plants, usually also known as 'Pattypan', require 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day during the growing season. This should take place during the hottest part of the day. During the winter months, the plant ideally needs 4-6 hours of indirect sunlight each day. Direct sunlight for a longer period of time is not recommended as this can cause the foliage to burn or become damaged. Halberd Leaf Orache plants also benefit from some shade throughout the day, which reduces the risk of sunburn.

pruning

Halberd Leaf Orache should be pruned twice a year for healthy growth, once in late winter or early spring and again in midsummer. Prune the plant when it is small and new growth starts to occur, before it begins to flower. In late winter or early spring, prune the Halberd Leaf Orache to shape and to remove any dead wood. Cut back unwanted shoots to 3 leaves from the base. In midsummer, prune new growth that has formed since the first pruning session. Cut back new shoots to 3 leaves from the base and selectively thin out areas of dense growth. Prune any dead or diseased wood back to its origin. To encourage bushier growth, selective tips pruning in midsummer can also be done. Halberd Leaf Orache generally doesn't require heavy pruning and should not be pruned severely as this can hinder its growth.

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