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Artillery Plant
Pilea microphylla · Urticaceae
How it looks
The Artillery Plant (Pilea) is a compact foliage plant with very small, fine leaves densely clustered along the stems. The leaves resemble a small fern, and at 6-12 in (15-30 cm) tall it is grown in miniature gardens or as a potted groundcover.
This plant is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Pilea microphylla
- Common name
- Artillery Plant
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
