Halothamnus bottae

Common name: Al-Hadidah. Scientific name: Halothamnus bottae. Also called: Qidah - Al-Tahyan. Original habitat of Al-Hadidah (Al-Tahyan): • Found in the Arabian Peninsula. Description of Al-Hadidah (Al-Tahyan): • Al-Hadidah or Al-Tahyan is a perennial wild herb that reaches up to 50 cm in height, with thorny branches and leaves spaced apart from the branches, shaped like triangles, and length of 0.7-3 (rarely 8) mm. Description of the flower of Al-Hadidah (Al-Tahyan): • Small yellowish-white flowers distributed along the stems, with a fragrant smell, blooming in spring. Uses and benefits of Al-Hadidah (Al-Tahyan): • Considered a good plant for feeding camels, horses, and sheep. • Has many uses in the medical field. • Used for beekeeping. • Good for soil stabilization. Suitable climate for Al-Hadidah (Al-Tahyan): • Grows in hot climates. • Tolerates various temperatures. • Tolerates drought. • Tolerates frost and cold. Suitable soil for Al-Hadidah (Al-Tahyan): • Grows in various soils. • Grows in well-drained and aerated soils. • Tolerates soil salinity. • Grows and thrives in sandy soils. • Grows in dry rocky and arid lands. • Grows in low-lying, hot, arid lands up to 100 meters above sea level. • Is irrigated regularly during germination periods. Propagation method of Al-Hadidah (Al-Tahyan): • Propagates by seeds. Planting time for Al-Hadidah (Al-Tahyan): • Planted in spring and summer. Method of cultivating Al-Hadidah (Al-Tahyan): • Can be cultivated indoors at home using pots, by planting several seeds in a pot filled with suitable soil, maintaining moisture through watering, and placing the pot in a sunny location. Fertilization of Al-Hadidah (Al-Tahyan): • A small amount of natural fertilizer or NPK fertilizer can be added to the soil during germination, which is sufficient.