Pet Friendly Plants

Yes, dracaena plants are toxic to cats.  Belonging to the family Asparagaceae, Dracaena is a plant genus that has about 120 species. These succulent shrubs and trees commonly grow in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Central America. Dracaena fragrans (corn plant), Dracaena surculosa (gold dust), Dracaena marginata (dragon tree), and Dracaena sanderiana (lucky bamboo) are well-known… Continue reading Are Dracaena Plants Toxic to Cats?

Some pepper plants are poisonous to cats.  A member of the nightshade family Solanaceae, Capsicum or peppers are flowering plants that bear fruits. They come in many sizes, colours, and spice levels, and are edible for humans. However, cats cannot consume some kinds of peppers, especially chili peppers that pack a lot of heat.  When… Continue reading Are Pepper Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, nerve plants are not toxic to cats. Fittonia or nerve plants are flowering plants from the Acanthaceae family. Its other monikers include jewel plant, mosaic plant, silver nerve, and silver threads. Common nerve plant varieties include F. albivenis and F. verschaffeltii, which have highly contrasting veins in white or pink on their green leaves. … Continue reading Are Nerve Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, wandering Jew plants are mildly poisonous to dogs.  Wandering Jew, or Tradescantia, is a type of creeping plant that belongs to the Commelinaceae family. With about 85 climbing and trailing species, the wandering Jew is typically grown as indoor houseplants or as garden plants used for ground cover. Their leaves are thin, long, and… Continue reading Are Wandering Jew Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, polka dot plants are non-toxic to dogs.  The polka dot plant belongs to the Acanthaceae family, under the Hypoestes genus. Native to Southeast Asia, South Africa, and Madagascar, this plant is also called baby’s tears, freckle face, and measles plant. It is well-known for its leaves that come with uneven spots of colours. Popular… Continue reading Are Polka Dot Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Some umbrella plants are toxic to dogs.  Wikipedia states that there are six unrelated plant species named umbrella plants. These are: Cyperus alternifolius (umbrella papyrus), Darmera peltata (Indian rhubarb), Diphylleia cymosa (umbrella leaf), Eriogonum longifolium var. harperi (Harper’s umbrella plant), Podophyllum peltatum (American Mayapple), and Schefflera arboricola (dwarf umbrella or umbrella tree). Depending on the… Continue reading Are Umbrella Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, cucumber plants are not toxic to dogs. Cucumber is a type of creeping vine plant that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It bears edible, cylindrical fruits. These can be served to dogs freshly sliced or plainly cooked. Pickled cucumbers, however, are not recommended for dogs as they contain brine, sugar, vinegar, and other potentially… Continue reading Are Cucumber Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, money plants are not poisonous to dogs. Pachira aquatica is a member of the Malvaceae family. Aside from money plant or money tree, it also goes by many names. These include French peanut, Guiana chestnut, Malabar chestnut, monguba, provision tree, pumpo, and Saba nut. This tropical wetland plant is native to Central and South… Continue reading Are Money Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, peace lily plants are toxic to cats.  Belonging to the Araceae family, peace lily plants are also known as spath lilies due to their scientific name, Spathiphyllum. There are approximately 47 species of this flowering plant that commonly grows in tropical areas. They are popular for having flowers in spadix form—tiny blooms that spring… Continue reading Are Peace Lily Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, Chinese evergreen plants are toxic to cats.  Chinese evergreens or Aglaonema are flowering plants that belong to the Araceae family. Native to Asia and New Guinea, these perennials are popular houseplants due to their aesthetic look, resilient nature, and the good fortune they bring. Depending on the species and cultivar, they may have lush… Continue reading Are Chinese Evergreen Plants Toxic to Cats?

Some umbrella plants are poisonous to cats.  Wikipedia lists six unrelated plant species as umbrella plants. These include Cyperus alternifolius, Darmera peltata, Diphylleia cymosa, Eriogonum longifolium var. harperi, Podophyllum peltatum, and Schefflera arboricola.  According to both the ASPCA and Animal Poisons Helpline, the Schefflera arboricola or umbrella tree is toxic to pets. The ornamental plant… Continue reading Are Umbrella Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, polka dot plants are not toxic to cats.  Popular for its bespeckled leaves, the polka dot plant comes from the family Acanthaceae. Also called measles plant, baby’s tears, and freckle face, its scientific name is Hypoestes phyllostachya. This unique-looking plant is native to countries such as Madagascar, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. Its spotted… Continue reading Are Polka Dot Plants Toxic to Cats?