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Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. This plant is highly drought-tolerant and prefers dry conditions.
Also known as سلنج
Cornulaca aucheri is a spiny, drought-tolerant shrub native to arid regions, featuring tough, scale-like leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering. Tolerates intense heat.
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Water sparingly. Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Drought tolerant.
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Requires well-draining soil, such as sandy or gravelly mixes. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.
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Prefers warm temperatures, thriving in heat. Can tolerate some frost.
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Ideal growing range: 15-25°C
Outdoor, Greenhouse
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Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced, low-nitrogen formula. Avoid over-fertilizing.
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Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. This plant is highly drought-tolerant and prefers dry conditions.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches. Avoid heavy pruning, as it can be slow to recover.
Propagate from seeds sown in spring or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Ensure good drainage for cuttings.
Repot young plants annually or biennially in spring. Mature plants can be left in their pots for several years, as they prefer to be slightly root-bound.
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Where Cornulaca Aucheri (Cornulaca aucheri) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Cornulaca |
| Species | Cornulaca aucheri |
Similar in genus Cornulaca
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