Slender Velvet Bush (Lasiopetalum Baueri) is a perennial shrub in the Malvaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Lasiopetalum baueri, commonly known as slender velvet bush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, endemic to south-eastern Australia.

Slender Velvet Bush

Slender Velvet Bush

Lasiopetalum Baueri

Lasiopetalum baueri, commonly known as slender velvet bush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, endemic to south-eastern Australia.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
low to medium
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental shrub

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Slender Velvet Bush

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:Malvaceae
Genus:Lasiopetalum