Heliotropium curassavicum (خشافة)

Heliotropium curassavicum, commonly known as خشافة, is a salt-tolerant herbaceous plant native to coastal and arid regions. This hardy species thrives in saline environments such as dunes, salt flats, and disturbed desert soils. Its low, spreading growth helps prevent erosion and contributes to the stability of native habitats.

Benefits of Heliotropium curassavicum (خشافة)

• Thrives in saline and sandy soils near coastlines
• Helps prevent erosion in coastal and desert environments
• Supports native wildlife and pollinators
• Low-maintenance and highly drought-tolerant
• Useful in ecological restoration and landscaping

Care Tips for Heliotropium curassavicum

• Light: Prefers full sun exposure
• Watering: Minimal; adapted to dry and salty conditions
• Soil: Grows best in sandy or saline soils
• Pruning: Not required; grows low and naturally spreads
• Fertilizer: Not needed; thrives in poor conditions