Is Dollar Bush safe for pets?

Yes, Dollar Bush (Tetraena Stapffii) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Dollar Bush easy to care for?

Dollar Bush has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun light.

Can Dollar Bush grow indoors?

Dollar Bush is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Dollar Bush (Tetraena Stapffii) is a perennial shrub in the Zygophyllaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Tetraena stapffii, synonym Zygophyllum stapffii, is a species of flowering shrub endemic to Namibia, known commonly as the dollar bush.

Last updated: February 2026

Dollar Bush

Tetraena Stapffii

Tetraena stapffii, synonym Zygophyllum stapffii, is a species of flowering shrub endemic to Namibia, known commonly as the dollar bush.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Dollar Bush

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:Zygophyllaceae

Genus:Tetraena