Bamboo Vine
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Safe for cats
Great as a gift 🌸
Bamboo Vine
Smilax laurifolia · Smilacaceae
How it looks
Bamboo Vine is a plant whose thornless, slender branches grow as a vine, with glossy oval leaves in opposite arrangement. In fall, small round black fruits hang in clusters. It grows 3-10 ft (1-3 m) tall.
Bamboo Vine 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
- Smilax laurifolia
- Common name
- Bamboo Vine
- Family
- Smilacaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
