Balloon Plant (Gomphocarpus Physocarpus) is a perennial herb in the Apocynaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Gomphocarpus physocarpus is an upright shrubby perennial native to southeast Africa, growing typically 4-6 feet tall with distinctive balloon-like seed pods.