Is Spanish Stopper safe for pets?

Yes, Spanish Stopper (Eugenia Foetida) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Spanish Stopper easy to care for?

Spanish Stopper has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Spanish Stopper grow indoors?

Spanish Stopper is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Spanish Stopper (Eugenia Foetida) is a perennial shrub in the Myrtaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Eugenia foetida is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to coastal regions.

Last updated: February 2026

Spanish Stopper

Eugenia Foetida

Eugenia foetida is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to coastal regions.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:hedge, screen, wildlife habitat, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Spanish Stopper

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:Myrtaceae

Genus:Eugenia