Is Glossy Crowberry safe for pets?

Yes, Glossy Crowberry (Searsia Lucida) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Glossy Crowberry easy to care for?

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

Can Glossy Crowberry grow indoors?

Glossy Crowberry is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Glossy Crowberry (Searsia Lucida) is a perennial shrub in the Anacardiaceae 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.

An evergreen shrub or small tree native to southern Africa, known for its glossy trifoliate leaves and creamy white flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Glossy Crowberry

Searsia Lucida

An evergreen shrub or small tree native to southern Africa, known for its glossy trifoliate leaves and creamy white 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, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Glossy Crowberry

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Prune

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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:Anacardiaceae

Genus:Searsia