Pet Friendly Plants

Some tropical plants are toxic to cats.  Tropical plants grow in warm climates and in regions found approximately in the middle of the globe. They thrive in places with abundant rainfall, or those that have long, dry seasons. However, different species can be considered tropical plants. The condition applies as long as they are native… Continue reading Are Tropical Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, banana plants are not toxic to cats. Banana plants fall under the family Musaceae and have over 70 known species. Aside from being cultivated for its edible fruits, its flowers and roots have been used for traditional medicine in various cultures. In addition, its huge leaf stalks also serve as food wrapping. These days,… Continue reading Are Banana Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, string of pearl plants are toxic to cats.  The string of pearl plant is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Named after the British botanist Gordon Douglas Rowley, its scientific names include Curio rowleyanus and Senecio rowleyanus. Aside from string of pearls, this succulent plant is also commercially sold as string… Continue reading Are String of Pearl Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, shamrock plants are toxic to dogs.  Believed to bring good luck, shamrock plants grow in woodlands and shady spots in the Northern Hemisphere. They have trifoliate heart-shaped leaves, and can sometimes bear violet, white, or red-coloured blooms. Scientifically called Oxalis acetosella, the shamrock plant also goes by the names good luck plant, common wood… Continue reading Are Shamrock Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, dieffenbachia plants are toxic to dogs.  Dieffenbachia is a genus of tropical flowering plants belonging to the Araceae family. It is known by many names: dumb cane, giant dumb cane, leopard lily, mother-in-law’s tongue, charming dieffenbachia, tropic snow, exotica, and spotted exotica perfection. Native to countries such as Mexico and Argentina, the ornamental plant… Continue reading Are Dieffenbachia Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, avocado plants are mildly toxic to dogs.  Avocado plants are evergreen medium-sized trees. These trees bear delicious fruits of the same name. Aside from avocado, people call it alligator pear because of its rough skin and shape. The single-seeded fruit can have various forms (egg, pear, or sphere) and colours (green, purple, black, or… Continue reading Are Avocado Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, potato plants are toxic to dogs.  Packed with starch, the potato plant is cultivated around the world because of tubers that are sold as edible crops. In fact, dogs and cats can occasionally eat the root vegetable with some caveats. These should be prepared without seasonings, fully cooked, and chopped into bite-sized pieces or… Continue reading Are Potato Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, mass cane plants are toxic to dogs.  A cultivar of the corn plant, the mass cane plant is an air-purifying tropical plant with the scientific name Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana.’ Grown as a hedge or houseplant, it has distinct thick woody stems and bright yellow stripes that accentuate its glossy, drooping green leaves.  Similar to… Continue reading Are Mass Cane Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, green bean plants are not toxic to cats. A popular legume, the Phaseolus vulgaris or common bean is an annual plant grown worldwide. Some of its cultivars produce edible green beans, which consist of young, unripe seeds found inside long pods. Aside from green beans, the plant is also called French beans, snap beans,… Continue reading Are Green Bean Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, birkin plants are toxic to cats.  The birkin plant, or Philodendron birkin, is a cultivar of the Philodendron erubescens species. Native to Colombia, the flowering plant belongs to the Araceae family. Other Araceae plants include Chinese evergreen, peace lily, and swiss cheese plants. A gorgeous houseplant, the birkin plant has large deep green leaves… Continue reading Are Birkin Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, rattlesnake plants are not toxic to cats. An evergreen perennial plant native to Rio de Janeiro, the rattlesnake plant has two scientific names: Calathea lancifolia and Goeppertia insignis. It used to belong to the Calathea genus, but now falls under Goeppertia. Its unique foliage consists of long, wavy green leaves with dark green markings… Continue reading Are Rattlesnake Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, shamrock plants are toxic to cats.  A symbol of good luck, shamrock plants have three-lobed, heart-shaped compound leaves. The plant goes by many names: wood sorrel, good luck plant, or common wood sorrel. However, its scientific name is Oxalis acetosella. Growing predominantly in woodlands and shady spots in the Northern Hemisphere, the shamrock plant… Continue reading Are Shamrock Plants Toxic to Cats?