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Tetragonia (Tetragonia)
The succulent genus of tetragonia are annual or perennial herbs that are popularly cultivated as house plants or in the gardens of subtropical regions. Most members prefer dry soil while some others are salt tolerant and can be found along coastlines. Several species of tetragonia are considered invasive when found outside of their native ranges.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Annual, Perennial
Plant Type
Plant Type
Succulent
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Key Facts About Tetragonia

Attributes of Tetragonia

Plant Height
20 cm
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃

Scientific Classification of Tetragonia

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Distribution of Tetragonia

Distribution Map of Tetragonia

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Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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How to Grow and Care for Tetragonia

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Tetragonia, or New Zealand Spinach, requires a medium level of care. It prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate to high water levels. The optimal growing temperature range is between 60°F and 85°F. Common challenges include susceptibility to leaf spot and mold diseases, along with pests like aphids and caterpillars. Tetragonia thrives in summer and requires less water in winter. In colder regions, it becomes dormant in winter, requiring protection from frost. Overall, careful monitoring and seasonal adjustments are key to its healthy growth.
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Exploring the Tetragonia Plants

6 most common species:
Tetragonia tetragonoides
New zealand spinach
New zealand spinach (*Tetragonia tetragonoides*) is a leafy vegetable species native to Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. New zealand spinach grows on shorelines and bluffs and is considered an invasive species in many countries.
Tetragonia implexicoma
Bower spinach
Bower spinach (Tetragonia implexicoma) is a salt-tolerant plant that is most commonly found in coastal habitats. It has a spreading habit that makes it a popular ornamental groundcover. This plant produces pink or red berries that are especially attractive to lizards and birds. You can tell this species from its close relative Tetragonia tetragonioides because bower spinach has redder, plumper fruit rather than dry, leathery, horned fruit.
Tetragonia rosea
Tetragonia rosea
Tetragonia rosea boasts fleshy, triangle-shaped leaves and blooms with small, inconspicuous rose-pink flowers. Thriving in sandy coastal environments, its succulent leaves suggest an adaptation to limited freshwater. Its sprawling habit and hardy nature make it a robust groundcover, well-suited for stabilizing dunes and resisting salt spray.
Tetragonia fruticosa
Tetragonia fruticosa
Tetragonia fruticosa is a hardy shrub distinct for its succulent, triangular leaves and sprawling growth habit. Thriving in coastal environments, its fleshy foliage is adapted to withstand dry conditions, reflecting its resilience against both drought and saline soils. Yellowish-green flowers bloom under bright sunlight, contributing to its recognition as a unique species within its native habitat.
Tetragonia verrucosa
Tetragonia verrucosa
Tetragonia verrucosa is a resilient succulent with fleshy, triangular leaves and a sprawling groundcover habit. This plant exhibits tiny, inconspicuous yellow flowers and thrives in gritty, well-draining soil, often found creeping along coastal sands. Its textured leaves, with a warty or verrucose surface, contribute to its name, suggesting an adaptation to harsh sunlight and dry conditions.
Tetragonia decumbens
Tetragonia decumbens
Tetragonia decumbens is a sprawling, hardy coastal plant, thriving in sandy soils often found in dunes and sea cliffs. Its fleshy, triangular leaves and small yellow blooms are tailored to retain moisture, an adaptation for its arid habitats. These succulent leaves often bear a distinctive, shimmering silvery bloom, a telltale sign for its identification.
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The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
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Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
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Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
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Tetragonia
The succulent genus of tetragonia are annual or perennial herbs that are popularly cultivated as house plants or in the gardens of subtropical regions. Most members prefer dry soil while some others are salt tolerant and can be found along coastlines. Several species of tetragonia are considered invasive when found outside of their native ranges.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Annual, Perennial
Plant Type
Plant Type
Succulent
info

Key Facts About Tetragonia

Attributes of Tetragonia

Plant Height
20 cm
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃

Scientific Classification of Tetragonia

distribution

Distribution of Tetragonia

Distribution Map of Tetragonia

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Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
care detail

How to Grow and Care for Tetragonia

Tetragonia, or New Zealand Spinach, requires a medium level of care. It prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate to high water levels. The optimal growing temperature range is between 60°F and 85°F. Common challenges include susceptibility to leaf spot and mold diseases, along with pests like aphids and caterpillars. Tetragonia thrives in summer and requires less water in winter. In colder regions, it becomes dormant in winter, requiring protection from frost. Overall, careful monitoring and seasonal adjustments are key to its healthy growth.
More Info About Caring for Tetragonia
species

Exploring the Tetragonia Plants

6 most common species:
Tetragonia tetragonoides
New zealand spinach
New zealand spinach (*Tetragonia tetragonoides*) is a leafy vegetable species native to Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. New zealand spinach grows on shorelines and bluffs and is considered an invasive species in many countries.
Tetragonia implexicoma
Bower spinach
Bower spinach (Tetragonia implexicoma) is a salt-tolerant plant that is most commonly found in coastal habitats. It has a spreading habit that makes it a popular ornamental groundcover. This plant produces pink or red berries that are especially attractive to lizards and birds. You can tell this species from its close relative Tetragonia tetragonioides because bower spinach has redder, plumper fruit rather than dry, leathery, horned fruit.
Tetragonia rosea
Tetragonia rosea
Tetragonia rosea boasts fleshy, triangle-shaped leaves and blooms with small, inconspicuous rose-pink flowers. Thriving in sandy coastal environments, its succulent leaves suggest an adaptation to limited freshwater. Its sprawling habit and hardy nature make it a robust groundcover, well-suited for stabilizing dunes and resisting salt spray.
Tetragonia fruticosa
Tetragonia fruticosa
Tetragonia fruticosa is a hardy shrub distinct for its succulent, triangular leaves and sprawling growth habit. Thriving in coastal environments, its fleshy foliage is adapted to withstand dry conditions, reflecting its resilience against both drought and saline soils. Yellowish-green flowers bloom under bright sunlight, contributing to its recognition as a unique species within its native habitat.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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