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Plant profile

Sarcobatus baileyi

Sarcobatus baileyi Coville

Photo of Sarcobatus baileyi
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Sarcobatus baileyi is an outdoor plant known for its bushy appearance and resilience to arid conditions. It thrives in well-drained, sunny soils.

Open-data facts

Life form
Lives as a shrub in the wild.
Climate
Desert or xerophytic shrubland climate.
Origin / area
In its natural state, it is primarily linked to: Nevada.

Traits (USDA)

Botanical group
USDA classification: Dicot. Practically, it's a plant with two cotyledons.
Duration
Perennial plant: once established, it can accompany you through many seasons.
Growth habit
Develops as a bushy plant, more compact than a tree.

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    Ecological interactions

    • Other species it relates to:

      Colpocephalum appendiculatum, Phytocoris albidosquamus, Phytocoris plenus, Phytocoris rostratus, Squamocoris utahensis, Lygus elisus, Orthotylus albocostatus, Hoplinus echinatus

    Basic care

    Watering
    Infrequent watering; excess moisture easily rots roots.
    Light
    Harden it off gradually if it came from shade.
    Temperature
    On cold nights, pull it back from exposed glass.
    Humidity
    Tolerates dry air; no humidifier needed.

    Pet toxicity

    Still, don’t let pets eat large amounts—any plant can upset a stomach.

    Cats: no (typical guidance). Dogs: no (typical guidance).

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