Is Mojave Indigo Bush safe for pets?

Yes, Mojave Indigo Bush (Psorothamnus Arborescens) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Mojave Indigo Bush easy to care for?

Mojave Indigo Bush has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun light.

Can Mojave Indigo Bush grow indoors?

Mojave Indigo Bush is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Mojave Indigo Bush (Psorothamnus Arborescens) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Psorothamnus arborescens is a shrub native to southwestern North America, particularly California deserts.

Last updated: February 2026

Mojave Indigo Bush

Psorothamnus Arborescens

Psorothamnus arborescens is a shrub native to southwestern North America, particularly California deserts.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:nitrogen fixer, erosion control, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Mojave Indigo 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.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae

Genus:Psorothamnus