Pet Friendly Plants

Some mosquito plants are toxic to dogs.  Mosquito plants are plants with the natural ability to repel mosquitoes and other pesky insects. Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus) and citrosa geranium (Pelargonium citrosum) are two toxic mosquito plants. Their essential oils and tannic acid can cause a variety of ailments such as gastrointestinal upset. Aside from the… Continue reading Are Mosquito Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, zebra plants are non-toxic to dogs. When you do a quick search online for the term “zebra plant,” the results show two plant varieties. The first is the aphelandra squarrosa, a plant native to Brazil. The other is the zebra haworthia, a succulent originating from South Africa. Both plants have noticeable white stripes that… Continue reading Are Zebra Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, philodendron plants are toxic to cats.  With 489 species, the Philodendron is a genus of flowering plants that falls under the family Araceae. It can grow on land or on the surface of another plant. Philodendrons are popular as ornamental houseplants due to their big, imposing foliage. Their leaves can grow in various sizes and… Continue reading Are Philodendron Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, swiss cheese plants are toxic to cats.  A part of the family Araceae, swiss cheese plants are popular for their glossy, heart-shaped leaves with large holes in them. Its scientific name is Monstera deliciosa, but some people know it as ceriman, cutleaf philodendron, hurricane plant, and Mexican breadfruit. In other countries, it is even… Continue reading Are Swiss Cheese Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, pineapple plants are not toxic to cats. The Ananas comosus, or pineapple, is a tropical plant that bears edible fruits. It belongs to the Bromeliaceae family, under the Ananas genus. The sweet-tasting fruit can actually be eaten fresh by cats, but only in moderation. Plus, its leaves, thorns, skin, and core should be completely… Continue reading Are Pineapple Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, mass cane plants are toxic to cats.  Massangeana is a cultivar of the corn plant. Commonly called mass cane plant, its scientific name is Dracaena fragrans or cornstalk dracaena. This popular, variegated cultivar is recognised for having thick trunks and bright yellow stripes that mark the middle of its long, glossy leaves.  A slow… Continue reading Are Mass Cane Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, UFO plants are not toxic to cats. Pilea peperomioides, or UFO plants, are flowering plants native to southern China. Belonging to the Urticaceae family, they are named as such due to the seemingly floating disc-shaped leaves that grow from long petioles. Aside from UFO plants, they are called Chinese money plants, missionary plants, and… Continue reading Are UFO Plants Toxic to Cats?

True fern plants are non-toxic to dogs. True ferns are vascular plants that belong to the Polypodiopsida class. They do not have flowers or seeds, and reproduce through spores. They are used worldwide not only for landscaping gardens or livening up interiors. Some true fern species even have culinary and medicinal purposes.   Multiple reports state… Continue reading Are Fern Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, jalapeño plants are toxic to dogs.  A pod type of Capsicum annuum, jalapeño is a medium-sized chili pepper plant enjoyed by humans around the world. The plant bears green-coloured fruits that can turn to yellow, orange, or red when they ripen. Depending on its capsaicin content, the jalapeño’s spice level ranges from pleasantly mild… Continue reading Are Jalapeño Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, citronella plants are toxic to dogs.  Cymbopogon nardus or citronella grass is a plant that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is popular for being the source of citronella oil, which is used to repel mosquitoes. Another type of citronella plant is the Pelargonium citrosum or citrosa geranium. Though marketed as a mosquito plant,… Continue reading Are Citronella Plants Toxic to Dogs?

True bamboo plants are non-toxic to dogs. However, some bamboo-named plants are poisonous for canines. There are many plants with bamboo in their name, but not all of them are true bamboo species. Belonging to the Poaceae family, true bamboo varieties have tall but hollow stems. For example, the Phyllostachys aurea is non-toxic for dogs… Continue reading Are Bamboo Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, green bean plants are not toxic to dogs. Green beans come from cultivars of the common bean or Phaseolus vulgaris. A member of the legume family Fabaceae, it is a plant that is cultivated worldwide because of its edible seeds or unripe pods. Green beans can be fed to dogs as long as they… Continue reading Are Green Bean Plants Toxic to Dogs?