Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis) is a perennial shrub in the Simmondsiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Simmondsia chinensis, commonly known as jojoba, is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, valued for its drought resistance and oil-rich seeds.