Buttonwood

Conocarpus erectus

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks once established

☀️ Light

Full sun

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

40–100°F (4–38°C)

🪏 Soil

Well-draining soil, tolerates salt

✨ Fertilizing

Once or twice per year

🪴 Repotting

N/A — grown in landscape

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About Buttonwood

Salt-tolerant native shrub perfect for coastal landscapes. Provides excellent wildlife habitat.

Care tips

  • Extremely salt and drought tolerant once established
  • Great for coastal gardens
  • Excellent wildlife habitat plant

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