Calligonum Comosum (Arta – ارطا)

Calligonum Comosum, commonly known as Arta or ارطا in Arabic, is a native desert shrub found across the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and parts of South Asia. It is well adapted to arid climates, thriving in sandy dunes and gravel plains where few plants can survive. This leafless, woody shrub features slender green branches that perform photosynthesis and produce small, delicate white to pink flowers, adding subtle beauty to harsh desert landscapes.

Benefits of Calligonum Comosum

• Extremely drought- and heat-tolerant — ideal for desert environments
• Excellent for sand dune stabilization and soil erosion control
• Provides shelter and food for desert fauna and pollinators
• Used traditionally as firewood and in herbal medicine
• Valuable for ecological restoration and sustainable landscaping projects

Care Tips for Calligonum Comosum

• Light: Requires full sun exposure
• Watering: Very minimal; water only during establishment
• Soil: Prefers sandy, gravelly, or well-draining soils
• Pruning: Low maintenance; prune lightly to remove dead branches
• Fertilizer: Not necessary; thrives in poor, arid soils