Shrubby glasswort Plant Care
Salicornia fruticosa (L.) L.
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Salicornia fruticosa, synonym Sarcocornia fruticosa, known commonly as the shrubby marsh samphire, is a species of glasswort in the family Amaranthaceae (pigweeds). It is native to southern Europe, north Africa, Western Asia and Yemen.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun
65–85°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Shrubby glasswort?
Water Shrubby glasswort every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 40–60% humidity.
Where Is the Shrubby glasswort Native To?
What Is the Shrubby glasswort?
Shrubby glasswort (Salicornia fruticosa) belongs to the Amaranthaceae family within the Salicornia genus. Shrubby glasswort is native to southern Europe, north Africa, Western Asia and Yemen. Shrubby glasswort is also known as Woody glasswort, Glasswort.
Shrubby glasswort displays a low-growing succulent growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Shrubby glasswort produces small green flowers inconspicuous in appearance.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Shrubby glasswort?
Salicornia fruticosa 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 Shrubby glasswort Need?
Shrubby glasswort thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Shrubby glasswort Prefer?
Salicornia fruticosa grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Shrubby glasswort prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Shrubby glasswort?
Sandy, saline soil with good drainage. Good drainage is essential for Shrubby glasswort to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Shrubby glasswort?
Rarely requires repotting, best left undisturbed. 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 Shrubby glasswort?
Shrubby glasswort can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to annual glasswort plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Shrubby glasswort Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Shrubby glasswort, 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 Shrubby glasswort?
Shrubby glasswort 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 Shrubby glasswort Need?
Shrubby glasswort grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Shrubby glasswort is native to southern Europe, north Africa, Western Asia and Yemen. In cooler regions, grow Shrubby glasswort as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
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Shrubby glasswort 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 Salicornia genus — compare its care with other Salicornia species on PlantoScan.
Salicornia is part of the Amaranthaceae plant family — browse all Amaranthaceae genera and species.
Shrubby glasswort thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Salicornia fruticosa (L.) L., family Amaranthaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 5 (1762)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Shrubby glasswort, 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 13b, 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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