Is Hall's Tetracoccus safe for pets?

No, Hall's Tetracoccus (Tetracoccus Hallii) is toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it out of reach of pets.

Is Hall's Tetracoccus easy to care for?

Hall's Tetracoccus has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun light.

Can Hall's Tetracoccus grow indoors?

Hall's Tetracoccus is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Hall's Tetracoccus (Tetracoccus Hallii) is a perennial shrub in the Picrodendraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Tetracoccus hallii is a perennial deciduous shrub native to California, belonging to the family Picrodendraceae.

Last updated: February 2026

Hall's Tetracoccus

Tetracoccus Hallii

Tetracoccus hallii is a perennial deciduous shrub native to California, belonging to the family Picrodendraceae.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

⚠️

Not Pet Safe

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Not Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hall's Tetracoccus

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:Picrodendraceae

Genus:Tetracoccus