Thorn Karooviolet (Aptosimum Spinescens) is a perennial shrub in the Lamiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Aptosimum spinescens is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family, native to southern Africa, particularly adapted to desert and dry shrubland biomes.
Thorn Karooviolet
Aptosimum Spinescens
Aptosimum spinescens is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family, native to southern Africa, particularly adapted to desert and dry shrubland biomes.
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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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