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Dichorisandra Reginae
Dichorisandra reginae · Commelinaceae
How it looks
Dichorisandra (Queen's Spiderwort) is a plant whose thick, glossy, dark-green leaves are set alternately along the stem, with deep-purple star-shaped flowers blooming in clusters at the branch tips. The undersides of the leaves are purple; height 20 in-3 ft (50 cm-1 m).
This plant 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
- Dichorisandra reginae
- Common name
- Dichorisandra Reginae
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
