Beach Spinach (Tetragonia Trigyna) is a perennial shrub in the Aizoaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A prostrate or scrambling subshrub native to coastal regions, forming dense leafy patches with trailing stems up to 4 meters long.

Beach Spinach

Beach Spinach

Tetragonia Trigyna

A prostrate or scrambling subshrub native to coastal regions, forming dense leafy patches with trailing stems up to 4 meters long.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, saline
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, edible plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Beach Spinach

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

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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Taxonomy

Family:Aizoaceae
Genus:Tetragonia