California Adolphia (Adolphia Californica) is a perennial shrub in the Rhamnaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Adolphia californica is a species of flowering shrub native to California and Baja California, known for its star-shaped cream-colored flowers and adaptability to dry, sandy soils.

California Adolphia

California Adolphia

Adolphia Californica

Adolphia californica is a species of flowering shrub native to California and Baja California, known for its star-shaped cream-colored flowers and adaptability to dry, sandy soils.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, bank stabilization

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for California Adolphia

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:Rhamnaceae
Genus:Adolphia