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Yes, jalapeño plants are toxic to cats.  Jalapeño is an edible chili pepper that belongs to the Capsicum annuum species. The plant bears long green fruits, which turn to orange, yellow, or red as they ripen. In some parts of the world, these fruits are called huachinango, chile gordo, and cuaresmeño. Depending on its cultivation… Continue reading Are Jalapeño Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, palm plants are not toxic to cats. Otherwise known as Arecaceae, palm plants are a family of perennial flowering plants. There are currently about 2,600 palm species that thrive in tropical and subtropical climates. They range from climbers to shrubs and trees to stemless plants—all with long, evergreen fronds. Most true palm plants belonging… Continue reading Are Palm Plants Toxic to Cats?

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?

Yes, pothos plants are toxic to cats.  Epipremnum aureum, commonly known as pothos plant, comes in many different monikers. It is also known as golden pothos, Ceylon creeper, house plant, hunter’s robe, ivy arum, marble queen, money plant, satin pothos, silver vine, silk pothos, Solomon Islands ivy, taro vine, and devil’s ivy or vine. It… Continue reading Are Pothos Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, zebra plants are not poisonous to cats. Zebra plants got its moniker because of the white striped patterns found on its pointy green leaves. Its scientific name is Haworthiopsis attenuata, but it was formerly known as Haworthia attenuata. Even if its sturdy foliage looks similar to aloe, this type of plant does not have… Continue reading Are Zebra Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, avocado plants are mildly toxic to cats.  Persea americana, or avocado, are evergreen trees that bear delicious fruits of the same name. Originally native to Mexico and Central America, these plants are now cultivated around the world and are highly regarded for their edible produce. They can come in various shapes (pear, egg, or… Continue reading Are Avocado Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, fiddle leaf plants are toxic to cats.  Fiddle leaf, fiddle leaf figs, or fiddle fig plants are ornamental plants that belong to the Moraceae family. They’re different from the extremely rare Philodendron bipennifolium, which are also sometimes called Fiddle-Leaf. The fiddle leaf fig is native to West Africa, with vibrant foliage that look like… Continue reading Are Fiddle Leaf Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, strawberry plants are not poisonous to cats. Strawberries belong to the hybrid species of the genus Fragaria. Because of their non-toxic nature, cat owners can grow strawberry plants in their backyard. These plants thrive in well-drained sandy loam soil, but they can also be grown indoors in pots. When they bear red, tart fruits,… Continue reading Are Strawberry Plants Toxic to Cats?