Desert Spinach

Zaleya pentandra, Aizoaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 9

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Nubian AcaciaAcacia nubica

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Ethiopian CereusCereus aethiops

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Sonoran Palo BreaCercidium praecox

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

spiny sennaSenna armata

Nitrogen FixationPest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Red SpiderlingBoerhavia diffusa

Fast-growing desert herbs competing for limited water and nutrient resources

Uses

Functions

Ground CoverSoil ImprovementSalt ToleranceQuick Food Production

Edible Parts

LeavesStemsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-ScurvyMineral Supplement

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Spinach grow in?

Desert Spinach grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Desert Spinach?

Good companions for Desert Spinach include Nubian Acacia, Ethiopian Cereus, Sonoran Palo Brea, spiny senna.

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