Common Boneseed (Osteospermum Polygaloides) is a perennial shrub in the Asteraceae 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.
Osteospermum polygaloides is a densely leafy, almost hairless shrub with stiffly erect branches, native to rocky sandstone slopes in the Cape Province.
Common Boneseed
Osteospermum Polygaloides
Osteospermum polygaloides is a densely leafy, almost hairless shrub with stiffly erect branches, native to rocky sandstone slopes in the Cape Province.
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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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