Atraphaxis spinosa

How to Grow and Care for Atraphaxis spinosa

Atraphaxis spinosa · Atraphaxis spinosa

A low, sprawling, deciduous shrub to 60cm tall and 120cm wide with slender, branching stems often tipped with spines. Small, oval to round leaves up to 1cm long are a blue-green colour and tiny, white to pink flowers are borne in small clusters in summer

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Planting and Growing Atraphaxis spinosa

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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How to Water Atraphaxis spinosa?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Atraphaxis spinosa?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Atraphaxis spinosa?

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What Soil Is Best for Atraphaxis spinosa?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Atraphaxis spinosa?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Atraphaxis spinosa?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune Atraphaxis spinosa?

Restrict pruning to the removal of branch tips every second or third year in spring to contain spread

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How to Propagate Atraphaxis spinosa?

Propagate by seed, by softwood cuttings or by layering

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How to Transplant Atraphaxis spinosa?

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How to Care for Atraphaxis spinosa in Winter?

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How to Repot Atraphaxis spinosa?

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How to Harvest Atraphaxis spinosa?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Atraphaxis spinosa

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Attributes of Atraphaxis spinosa

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginSouthern Europe, Southwestern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Atraphaxis spinosa
Genus
Atraphaxis
Family
Polygonaceae
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