CASUARINA COUSIN IT 25cm / 250mm

COMMON NAME: COUSIN IT, SHAGPILE, SHE-OAK

Pot Size: 25cm / (10″) / 250mm

A gorgeous, Australian ground-cover prized for its ability to cascade over pots and retaining walls. It has fine, green foliage which grow into a dense mat, resembling a lush carpet. It cas tolerate some shade but will prefer a position that will allow it to get a least several hours of direct sunlight. Once established, Cousin It is fairly drought-tolerant. Cousin It is a beautiful, unique choice for gardeners looking for low-maintenance yet visually appealing groundcover or accent plant. Its soft, feathery texture and spreading habit make it an excellent addition to many landscaping themes.

The name “Cousin It” comes from The Addams Family. The name is a playful reference to the plant’s long, hair-like, cascading foliage, which can resemble the wild, messy hair of the character.

We stock Casuarina Cousin It in several pot sizes from 140mm-250mm!

USES:

• Groundcover: Casuarina Cousin It is commonly used as groundcover because of its ability to spread and fill spaces quickly. It is excellent for areas that need low-maintenance coverage and where other plants may struggle to grow.
• Erosion Control: Due to its dense mat of foliage and spreading nature, it works well for controlling soil erosion on slopes or other areas prone to erosion.
• Ornamental Landscaping: It’s used as a decorative plant in gardens, particularly in xeriscaping (drought-resistant landscaping), coastal gardens, or low-maintenance garden designs. It can complement other plants with contrasting textures.
• Container Planting: Casuarina Cousin It can also be grown in containers as a trailing or cascading plant, making it an interesting choice for hanging baskets, window boxes, or patio planters.

SPACING:

Recommended spacing will depend on your intended use but for full coverage we suggest the following;

For smaller pot sizes (140mm and 200mm) we recommend 3-4 plants per metre.

SUMMARY:

Position: Full sun to part shade
Max Height: 15cm
Max Width: Up to 1.5m

Spacing for borders: Every 25-40cm
Type: Ornamental, Border, Ground cover, Trailing plant

Feed: Slow-release fertiliser

Pruning: Once to twice a year in warmer months depending on desired spread