Is Texas Venus' Looking-glass safe for pets?

Yes, Texas Venus' Looking-glass (Triodanis Texana) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Texas Venus' Looking-glass easy to care for?

Texas Venus' Looking-glass has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low to medium watering and full_sun light.

Can Texas Venus' Looking-glass grow indoors?

Texas Venus' Looking-glass is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Texas Venus' Looking-glass (Triodanis Texana) is a annual herb in the Campanulaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Triodanis texana is an annual herbaceous plant native to East Texas, known for its delicate, bell-shaped flowers and moderate growth rate.

Last updated: February 2026

Texas Venus' Looking-glass

Triodanis Texana

Triodanis texana is an annual herbaceous plant native to East Texas, known for its delicate, bell-shaped flowers and moderate growth rate.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

low to medium

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

7-9

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 Texas Venus' Looking-glass

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:Campanulaceae

Genus:Triodanis