Cape Centaury (Chironia Linoides) is a perennial shrub in the Gentianaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Chironia linoides is a hardy, evergreen, many-branched, semi-succulent, low-growing shrublet with slender, linear, blue-green leaves.
Cape Centaury
Chironia Linoides
Chironia linoides is a hardy, evergreen, many-branched, semi-succulent, low-growing shrublet with slender, linear, blue-green leaves.
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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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