Bottlebrush
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Safe for cats
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Bottlebrush
Callistemon species · Myrtaceae
How it looks
Bottlebrush is a shrub forming a highly distinctive inflorescence of densely packed fine red stamens at the branch tips, resembling a bottle brush. The leaves are narrow, long, and dark green, and it reaches 3-16 ft (1-5 m) tall.
Bottlebrush 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
- Callistemon species
- Common name
- Bottlebrush
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
