Salt Bush (Cryptocarpus Pyriformis) is a perennial shrub in the Nyctaginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Cryptocarpus pyriformis is a climbing shrub native to the Galápagos Islands, mainland Ecuador, and Peru, commonly known as salt bush or monte salado.
Salt Bush
Cryptocarpus Pyriformis
Cryptocarpus pyriformis is a climbing shrub native to the Galápagos Islands, mainland Ecuador, and Peru, commonly known as salt bush or monte salado.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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