Rusty Velvet-bush (Lasiopetalum Ferrugineum) is a perennial shrub in the Malvaceae 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.

Lasiopetalum ferrugineum is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, endemic to eastern Australia.

Rusty Velvet-bush

Rusty Velvet-bush

Lasiopetalum Ferrugineum

Lasiopetalum ferrugineum is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, endemic to eastern Australia.

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:groundcover, ornamental shrub, pollinator attraction

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Rusty 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.

Humidity Trick

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Taxonomy

Family:Malvaceae
Genus:Lasiopetalum