Devil's Bouquet (Nyctaginia Capitata) is a annual herb in the Nyctaginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Nyctaginia capitata, commonly known as Devil's bouquet, is a low, sprawling annual plant with sticky, gray-green fleshy foliage and showy red flowers.

Devil's Bouquet

Devil's Bouquet

Nyctaginia Capitata

Nyctaginia capitata, commonly known as Devil's bouquet, is a low, sprawling annual plant with sticky, gray-green fleshy foliage and showy red flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, drought-tolerant garden plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Devil's Bouquet

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:Nyctaginaceae
Genus:Nyctaginia