Is Black Storm safe for pets?

Yes, Black Storm (Cadaba Aphylla) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Black Storm easy to care for?

Black Storm has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun light.

Can Black Storm grow indoors?

Black Storm is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Black Storm (Cadaba Aphylla) is a perennial shrub in the Capparaceae family with easy 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.

Cadaba aphylla is a leafless, many-branched perennial shrub or small tree native to Southern Africa.

Last updated: April 2026

Black Storm

Cadaba Aphylla

Cadaba aphylla is a leafless, many-branched perennial shrub or small tree native to Southern Africa.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:erosion control, ornamental shrub, wildlife habitat

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Black Storm

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:Capparaceae

Genus:Cadaba