Is Small-leaf Globemallow safe for pets?

Yes, Small-leaf Globemallow (Sphaeralcea Parvifolia) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Small-leaf Globemallow easy to care for?

Small-leaf Globemallow has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Small-leaf Globemallow grow indoors?

Small-leaf Globemallow is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Small-leaf Globemallow (Sphaeralcea Parvifolia) is a perennial herb in the Malvaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Sphaeralcea parvifolia is a perennial forb native to arid regions, known for its small leaves and showy orange flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Small-leaf Globemallow

Sphaeralcea Parvifolia

Sphaeralcea parvifolia is a perennial forb native to arid regions, known for its small leaves and showy orange flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Small-leaf Globemallow

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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:Malvaceae

Genus:Sphaeralcea