Is Erect Spiderling safe for pets?

Yes, Erect Spiderling (Boerhavia Erecta) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Erect Spiderling easy to care for?

Erect Spiderling has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Erect Spiderling grow indoors?

Erect Spiderling is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Erect Spiderling (Boerhavia Erecta) is a annual to perennial herb in the Nyctaginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Boerhavia erecta is an erect annual to perennial herb growing up to 1 meter tall, known for its tiny 5-petaled white flowers tinged with pink.

Last updated: February 2026

Erect Spiderling

Boerhavia Erecta

Boerhavia erecta is an erect annual to perennial herb growing up to 1 meter tall, known for its tiny 5-petaled white flowers tinged with pink.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual to perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Erect Spiderling

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:Nyctaginaceae

Genus:Boerhavia