Are Roses Poisonous Or Toxic To Cats?

Cat slowly walking in rose garden

Are roses poisonous to cats? For the cat owner that is a great question! Roses in the Rosaceae family are perhaps the most iconic flower out there. In the language

How Toxic Is The Firestick Plant? The Details

Red Pencil Cactus Firestick plant

Euphorbia tirucalli has common names such as Firestick Plant, Pencil Cactus, Milk Bush, Naked Lady, Pencil Tree, Malabar Tree, and like most members of the Euphorbiaceae family is an interesting, attractive, easy-care plant

Is The Lantana Poisonous Or Toxic? The Answer!

Lantana Plant Poisonous

Lantana camara (commonly called Lantana) is a member of the Caprifoliaceae or Verbenaceae family and native to tropical settings such as the Caribbean, South Africa, and Malaysia.  The plant has

Is The Persian Shield Plant Poisonous?

iridescent purple leaves of Persian Shield Strobilanthes Plant

If you are looking for a dramatic display of color for your summertime garden, you can’t go wrong with Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) as a container plant or bedding plant.

Are Periwinkle Plants Poisonous or Toxic? [GUIDE]

purple pink blooms of the periwinkle plant

Periwinkle plants (Vinca spp.), also known as Vinca, are evergreen creeping flowering plants belonging to the Apocynaceae family and the Desert Rose and Mandevilla vine. These creeping flowering plants are native

Is Pothos Plant Poisonous?

Pothos aka Devils Ivy is a popular indoor houseplant

Pothos, bearing the scientific name Epipremnum aureum, is an evergreen flowering plant from the Araceae or arum family.  The Epipremnum aureum plant is native to Mo’orea, which is part of

Is Mint Poisonous To Cats?

Cat sniffing a mint plant

One of the most significant responsibilities of a cat owner is to provide them with a healthy and safe environment to live. This is especially true for pet owners and plant

Bleeding Heart Plant Poisonous Or Toxic Traits

Is the Bleeding Heart Plant poisonous

The Bleeding Heart Plant or Dicentra spectabilis (dy-SEN-truh, speck-TAB-ih-liss) is a pretty herbaceous perennial plant native to Japan, Korea, Siberia, and China. It is a popular plant in colder areas

Is Coleus Toxic To Cats, Dogs, and People?

colorful coleus plant some say is poisonous

Coleus [KO-lee-us] plants are known for their slender leaves with bright colored markings. People commonly grow these tropical low-maintenance plants, but are they safe? Is coleus toxic to cats, dogs, and

Crown Of Thorns Plant Poisonous or Toxic?

Blooming of the Poisonous Crown Of Thorns Plant

The crown of thorns, also known by the common name crown thorn or Christ plant, is a flowering plant species from Euphorbiaceae or the spurge family. Is Crown Of Thorns

Is The Agave Plant Poisonous or Toxic?

The attractive Agave plant - is it poisonous

The large, spiky, threatening Agave americana grows naturally in desert settings found in New Mexico and Arizona. Smaller varieties exist for use as houseplants. In addition to being a very

Is The Wandering Jew Plant Poisonous or Toxic?

wandering jew plant growing as a groundcover

You may have heard Wandering Jew (Tradescantia zebrina) is edible, but this is entirely incorrect. This misunderstanding comes from the fact the plant shares the common name, Spiderwort, with a couple of

Is The Dieffenbachia Plant Poisonous?

Toxic poisonous Dieffenbachia plant laying on table

The Dieffenbachia or dumb cane plant its common name has been grown as a houseplant for decades. Its care is easy. Give Dieffenbachia bright indirect light, a well-drained soil, occasional

Is The Croton Plant Poisonous or Toxic? – Plant Care Today

The colorful Croton plant with many leaf colors and shapes

Codiaeum variegatum [koh-dih-EE-um, var-ee-GAY-tum] or Croton plants are evergreen perennials belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family of plants. Other popular Euphorbia plants include: These natives of the tropical forests of southeast Asia, including

Are Succulents Poisonous to Cats?

Succulents like these Echeverias are not poisonous to cats

When it comes to plants that cats will bother, succulents are usually pretty low on the list just because of their sturdy (and usually non-dangling) structure. What if your cat

20 Toxic And Poisonous Plants For Cats

cat next to a spider plant

Cats are naturally inquisitive, and that is not always a safe trait. Hence the saying “Curiosity killed the cat!” Felines enjoy climbing, exploring and chewing on things, so if you