Is Native Cranberry safe for pets?

Yes, Native Cranberry (Styphelia Humifusa) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Native Cranberry easy to care for?

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

Can Native Cranberry grow indoors?

Native Cranberry is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Native Cranberry (Styphelia Humifusa) is a perennial shrub in the Ericaceae 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.

A small prostrate shrub or groundcover in the heath family Ericaceae, native to Australia.

Last updated: February 2026

Native Cranberry

Styphelia Humifusa

A small prostrate shrub or groundcover in the heath family Ericaceae, native to Australia.

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:sandy, loamy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Native Cranberry

Jan

Prune

Feb

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:Ericaceae

Genus:Styphelia