Sweet Shaggytuft (Stenandrium Dulce) is a perennial herb in the Acanthaceae 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.

Stenandrium dulce is a perennial herbaceous plant native to regions from Mexico to Guatemala and parts of South America, known for its pink flowers and ground-level rosette growth habit.

Sweet Shaggytuft

Sweet Shaggytuft

Stenandrium Dulce

Stenandrium dulce is a perennial herbaceous plant native to regions from Mexico to Guatemala and parts of South America, known for its pink flowers and ground-level rosette growth habit.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
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
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Sweet Shaggytuft

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
May
...
Jun
...
Jul
...
Aug
...
Sep
...
Oct
...
Nov
...
Dec
...

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.

Humidity Trick

Group plants together to create...

Growth Hack

Rotate your plant every...

Photo Gallery10+ photos

Sweet Shaggytuft
Sweet Shaggytuft detail

View leaf details, flowers, seeds & more in the app

Taxonomy

Family:Acanthaceae
Genus:Stenandrium