Is Velvet Rock-alder safe for pets?

Yes, Velvet Rock-alder (Afrocanthium Gilfillanii) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Velvet Rock-alder easy to care for?

Velvet Rock-alder has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Velvet Rock-alder grow indoors?

Velvet Rock-alder is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Velvet Rock-alder (Afrocanthium Gilfillanii) is a perennial tree in the Rubiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Afrocanthium gilfillanii is a hardy, deciduous, drought-resistant tree with angular branching and silver bark.

Last updated: February 2026

Velvet Rock-alder

Afrocanthium Gilfillanii

Afrocanthium gilfillanii is a hardy, deciduous, drought-resistant tree with angular branching and silver bark.

Quick Facts

Type

tree

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, drought-tolerant specimen

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Velvet Rock-alder

Jan

Prune

Feb

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:Rubiaceae

Genus:Afrocanthium