Is Slenderleaf Clammyweed safe for pets?

Yes, Slenderleaf Clammyweed (Polanisia Tenuifolia) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Slenderleaf Clammyweed easy to care for?

Slenderleaf Clammyweed has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Slenderleaf Clammyweed grow indoors?

Slenderleaf Clammyweed is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Slenderleaf Clammyweed (Polanisia Tenuifolia) is a annual herb in the Cleomaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Polanisia tenuifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Cleomaceae, native to Florida and parts of the southeastern United States.

Last updated: February 2026

Slenderleaf Clammyweed

Polanisia Tenuifolia

Polanisia tenuifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Cleomaceae, native to Florida and parts of the southeastern United States.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, native species conservation

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Slenderleaf Clammyweed

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:Cleomaceae

Genus:Polanisia