Cats And Kittens Plant
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Cats and kittens plant. Cats are notorious for getting into and chewing on any plants they can get their paws on. Ingesting this plant may provoke some irritation in missy s belly. May 9 2014 succulents. I am the only one in the family to still have her cat kittens.
Known to some as money tree lucky plant or friendship tree jade plants are one of the most popular and common succulents out there. So it s important to triple check plants you bring home are ok for cats. Sempervivums are hardy alpine succulents in the crassulaceae family. And many common houseplants are dangerous to cats.
Amaryllis amaryllis spp autumn crocus colchicum autumnale azaleas and rhododendrons rhododendron spp castor bean ricinus communis chrysanthemum daisy mum chrysanthemum spp cyclamen cyclamen spp daffodils narcissus. Thyme an herb is a plant that s safe for cats. Crassula ovata jade plant toxicity. 25 good looking houseplants safe for cats with pictures birds nest fern asplenium nidus calathea rattlesnake calathea lancifolia spider plant chlorophytum comosum parlor palm chamaedorea elegans haworthia zebra haworthia attenuata xerographica air plant tillandsia xerographica money.
Crassula is a large genus of succulent plants. It s an interesting genus of plants because it contains so many strange looking plants. Tomato plant poisoning in cats is caused by ingesting toxins within green parts of the plant and or the unripe fruit including solanine and alpha tomatine. Any non toxic plant can cause stomach upset coughing and choking if ingested especially if your cat comes back for a regular green treat.
Practically all are safe for cats. Though the money tree plant isn t toxic for cats the aspca still discourages allowing your cat to chew on it. Jade plants are native to south africa and mozambique. A particularly interesting feature of the genus is that many of them have transparent windows to let light penetrate inside the leaves.
Citronella is a geranium that emits a pleasant citrus like scent that humans enjoy but cats mosquitoes and other insects do not. In their natural habitat they are usually found 3 000 8 000 feet above sea level in the mountainous regions of central and southern europe and mediterranean islands. My grandma had these. Cats who are bored and have easy access to tomato plants are at higher risk of poisoning due to their increased likelihood of eating the plants out of curiosity.
Common plants and flowers that are poisonous to cats.