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Canna
Canna indica · Cannaceae
How it looks
The canna is a perennial with large banana-shaped leaves in deep green to purplish tones and large, showy red, orange, and yellow flowers at the branch tips. It grows upright, 2 ft to 6.5 ft (60 cm–2 m) tall, and is popular in gardens and flower beds.
Canna 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
- Canna indica
- Common name
- Canna
- Family
- Cannaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
