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Calathea
Calathea spp. · Marantaceae
How it looks
Calathea is a common name for foliage plants with large oval or spear-shaped leaves marked with deep-green, light-green, and silvery feather-like patterns. The leaf undersides are purple, and the leaves fold upward at night. Height 12–31 in (30–80 cm), popular as a shade plant.
Calathea 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
- Calathea spp.
- Common name
- Calathea
- Family
- Marantaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
