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Australian Pine
Araucaria heterophylla · Araucariaceae
How it looks
Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is a coniferous tree whose branches spread in evenly tiered layers, with small needle-shaped dark-green leaves densely set along the branches. Height 3-10 ft (1-3 m) in pots; also popular as a Christmas tree.
Australian Pine 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
- Araucaria heterophylla
- Common name
- Australian Pine
- Family
- Araucariaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
