Arid Pincushion (Leucospermum Calligerum) is a perennial shrub in the Proteaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Leucospermum calligerum is a softly hairy shrub with wand-like branches and distinctive ovate leaves, native to the southwestern Cape of South Africa.
Arid Pincushion
Leucospermum Calligerum
Leucospermum calligerum is a softly hairy shrub with wand-like branches and distinctive ovate leaves, native to the southwestern Cape of South Africa.
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