Mohave Nitrophila Plant Care
Nitrophila mohavensis Munz & J.C.Roos
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Nitrophila mohavensis is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae known by the common name Amargosa niterwort. It is endemic to Nye County in southwestern Nevada and Inyo County, in eastern California.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Mohave Nitrophila?
Water Mohave Nitrophila every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Mohave Nitrophila Native To?
What Is the Mohave Nitrophila?
Mohave Nitrophila (Nitrophila mohavensis) belongs to the Amaranthaceae family within the Nitrophila genus. Mohave Nitrophila is native to Nye County in southwestern Nevada and Inyo County, in eastern California.
Mohave Nitrophila displays a low mat-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Mohave Nitrophila produces small inconspicuous flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Mohave Nitrophila?
Nitrophila mohavensis requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Mohave Nitrophila Need?
Mohave Nitrophila thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mohave Nitrophila Prefer?
Nitrophila mohavensis grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Mohave Nitrophila prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mohave Nitrophila?
Sandy, well-draining soil with high nitrogen content. Good drainage is essential for Mohave Nitrophila to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Mohave Nitrophila?
Feed Mohave Nitrophila every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Mohave Nitrophila?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Mohave Nitrophila?
Mohave Nitrophila can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to western nitrophila plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mohave Nitrophila Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Mohave Nitrophila, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Mohave Nitrophila?
Mohave Nitrophila is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Mohave Nitrophila Need?
Mohave Nitrophila grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Mohave Nitrophila is native to Nye County in southwestern Nevada and Inyo County, in eastern California. In cooler regions, grow Mohave Nitrophila as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Mohave Nitrophila is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Nitrophila genus — compare its care with other Nitrophila species on PlantoScan.
Nitrophila is part of the Amaranthaceae plant family — browse all Amaranthaceae genera and species.
Mohave Nitrophila thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Nitrophila mohavensis Munz & J.C.Roos, family Amaranthaceae (first published in Aliso 3: 112 (1955)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mohave Nitrophila, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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