Caroxylon Imbricatum (Saltbush – روثا قرميدية)

Caroxylon imbricatum, commonly known as Saltbush or روثا قرميدية in Arabic, is a perennial shrub native to the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, and Central Asia. This tough, salt-tolerant plant is highly adapted to extreme desert environments, thriving in sandy and saline soils where few species can survive. It features small, scaly leaves that reduce water loss and dense branching that helps stabilize shifting sands.

Benefits of Caroxylon Imbricatum

• Exceptionally drought- and salt-tolerant — ideal for arid regions
• Effective for sand dune stabilization and erosion control
• Provides forage for camels and livestock in desert ecosystems
• Important for ecological restoration and habitat rehabilitation
• Supports biodiversity in harsh desert environments

Care Tips for Caroxylon Imbricatum

• Light: Requires full sun exposure
• Watering: Very minimal; water only during establishment
• Soil: Prefers sandy or saline, well-draining soils
• Pruning: Low maintenance; prune lightly to shape if needed
• Fertilizer: Not required; thrives in nutrient-poor desert soils