Antriplex Nummularia

Atriplex nummularia, commonly known as Old Man Saltbush or الرغل الدائري in Arabic, is a hardy evergreen shrub native to Australia and now widely used in arid and semi-arid regions such as the UAE for its exceptional adaptability. It features silvery-gray, rounded leaves that help reflect sunlight and reduce water loss, making it ideal for harsh desert environments. This salt-tolerant species is highly valued for its ability to grow in saline, sandy, and nutrient-poor soils, as well as for its role in providing livestock fodder and stabilizing degraded land.

Benefits of Atriplex Nummularia

• Exceptionally drought- and salt-tolerant — ideal for arid, coastal, and saline environments

• Excellent for soil stabilization and erosion control in sandy areas

• Serves as nutritious fodder for livestock and wildlife

• Helps rehabilitate degraded and saline lands

• Low-maintenance and suitable for sustainable and xeriscape landscaping

Care Tips for Atriplex Nummularia

• Light: Requires full sun for healthy growth

• Watering: Very low; water only during establishment

• Soil: Prefers sandy or saline, well-draining soils

• Pruning: Light pruning to maintain shape and encourage dense foliage

• Fertilizer: Not required; thrives in poor, dry soils