Is Common Correa safe for pets?

Yes, Common Correa (Correa Reflexa) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Common Correa easy to care for?

Common Correa has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Common Correa grow indoors?

Common Correa is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Common Correa (Correa Reflexa) is a perennial shrub in the Rutaceae 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.

Correa reflexa is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, known for its tubular flowers and variable growth habit.

Last updated: February 2026

Common Correa

Correa Reflexa

Correa reflexa is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, known for its tubular flowers and variable growth habit.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractor, groundcover in some forms

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Common Correa

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

May

...

Jun

...

Jul

...

Aug

...

Sep

...

Oct

...

Nov

...

Dec

...

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.

Humidity Trick

Group plants together to create...

Growth Hack

Rotate your plant every...

Photo Gallery10+ photos

View leaf details, flowers, seeds & more in the app

Taxonomy

Family:Rutaceae

Genus:Correa