False Spike-thorn (Putterlickia Pyracantha) is a perennial shrub in the Celastraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Putterlickia pyracantha is a multi-stemmed, spiny shrub native to southern Africa, known for its arching stems with sharp spines and glossy dark green leaves.
False Spike-thorn
Putterlickia Pyracantha
Putterlickia pyracantha is a multi-stemmed, spiny shrub native to southern Africa, known for its arching stems with sharp spines and glossy dark green leaves.
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