Thorny Butterbush (Tylecodon Reticulatus) is a perennial succulent in the Crassulaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.
A small, compact succulent shrub with stout branches forming a gnarled, hemispherical dome.

Thorny Butterbush
Tylecodon Reticulatus
A small, compact succulent shrub with stout branches forming a gnarled, hemispherical dome.
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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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