Pet Friendly Plants

Yes, lavender plants are toxic to cats.  Belonging to the mint family Lamiaceae, the lavender plant is popular for its fragrant, purple-coloured flowers. This plant has many purposes ranging from culinary and cosmetic to therapeutic and ornamental. The most widely cultivated species of the lavender is called Lavandula angustifolia. It is also known as common… Continue reading Are Lavender Plants Toxic to Cats?

Some pepper plants are toxic to dogs.  Capsicum is a flowering plant that bears pepper fruits. It is a member of the family Solanaceae, which are closely related to tomatoes and eggplants. Capsicum comes in a wide assortment of sizes, colours, and piquance. All of these are good for human consumption, but the same cannot… Continue reading Are Pepper Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, dracaena plants are toxic to dogs.  Dracaena is a plant genus belonging to the family Asparagaceae. It has about 120 species of succulent shrubs and trees. These plants are native to Africa, Asia, Australia, and Central America. Popular varieties include corn plant (Dracaena Fragrans), lucky bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana), mother in law’s tongue (Dracaena Trifasciata),… Continue reading Are Dracaena Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, croton plants are mildly toxic to dogs.  A member of the family Euphorbiaceae, croton plants are also commonly known as fire croton, garden croton, and variegated croton. The tropical plant is native to countries such as Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, as well as islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The shrub stands out due to… Continue reading Are Croton Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Some garden plant varieties are toxic to dogs. Garden plants can range from ornamental plants to fruit or flower-bearing species. They can be grown because of their aesthetic appearance, culinary benefit, or medicinal purpose. It all depends on what the homeowner chooses to plant in his property and his intention for doing so.  Pet owners… Continue reading Are Garden Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, calathea plants are not toxic to dogs. Popular potted plants, calatheas are known for their beautiful patterned leaves and colourful inflorescences. They belong to the Marantaceae family, and have about 60 species. Just like prayer plants, the bright-hued leaves of calatheas fold up in the night. They slowly unfurl in search of sunlight in… Continue reading Are Calathea Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, money plants are non-toxic to cats.  A member of the family Malvaceae, Pachira aquatica is commercially sold worldwide as the money plant or money tree. It is said that a poor man prayed for financial abundance, discovered the plant, took it home, and earned money from growing its seeds. Aside from money plant, it… Continue reading Are Money Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, corn plants are toxic to cats.  Corn plants are common household plants that are not safe for cats. Its scientific name is Dracaena fragrans, but it is also known as compact dracaena, cornstalk dracaena/plant, dracaena, dragon tree, and ribbon plant. It’s a beautiful plant that bears flowers and fruits and has long, glossy leaves. … Continue reading Are Corn Plants Toxic to Cats?

It depends. Belonging to the grass family Poaceae, true bamboo species are known for their tall, hollow stems that can reach towering heights. ASPCA states that the species Phyllostachys aurea is safe for cats, dogs, and horses. It also has other monikers such as fairyland bamboo, fishpole bamboo, golden bamboo, and monk’s belly bamboo. On… Continue reading Are Bamboo Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, croton plants are mildly toxic to cats.  The Codiaeum variegatum is a gorgeous plant that falls under the genus Codiaeum. It’s also known as garden croton, fire croton, and variegated croton. Native to countries such as Australia, Indonesia, and Malaysia, this garden plant is different from the genus Croton that contains over 700 species. … Continue reading Are Croton Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, tomato plants are toxic to cats.  Known as Solanum lycopersicum, the tomato plant bears the red, plump fruits that humans love to eat. However, they are actually unsafe for cats to eat. The fleshy fruits as well as the entire plant contains solanine, a glycoalkaloid poison found in species of the nightshade family. This… Continue reading Are Tomato Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, fiddle leaf plants are mildly toxic to dogs.  Native to West Africa, fiddle leaf or fiddle leaf fig plant is a flowering and fruit-bearing species from the Moraceae family. Its lush leaves are said to resemble a fiddle or lyre, hence the scientific name Ficus lyrata.  Though this type of tropical plant is quite… Continue reading Are Fiddle Leaf Plants Toxic to Dogs?