Is Scutia Spicata safe for pets?

Yes, Scutia Spicata (Scutia Spicata) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Scutia Spicata easy to care for?

Scutia Spicata has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Scutia Spicata grow indoors?

Scutia Spicata is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Scutia Spicata (Scutia Spicata) is a perennial shrub in the Rhamnaceae family with easy 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.

Scutia spicata is a thorny shrub native to tropical dry regions, known for its spiny branches and small flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Scutia Spicata

Scutia spicata is a thorny shrub native to tropical dry regions, known for its spiny branches and small flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:hedge, screen, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Scutia Spicata

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Prune

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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:Rhamnaceae

Genus:Scutia