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Creeping Gloxinia
Asarina erubescens · Plantaginaceae
How it looks
Creeping gloxinia (Asarina) is a plant that grows as a vine, with trumpet- or bell-shaped pink-to-pale-purple flowers hanging from the leaf axils. The leaves are soft, deep-green, and heart- or triangle-shaped. A vine 3–6.5 ft (1–2 m) long.
Creeping Gloxinia 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
- Asarina erubescens
- Common name
- Creeping Gloxinia
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
