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False Aralia
Dizygotheca elegantissima · Araliaceae
How it looks
False Aralia is a foliage plant with long, narrow, finely toothed leaves that spread radially in a hand shape with 7-10 lobes. The young leaves are dark green to brown, broadening as the plant matures. It reaches 3-7 ft (1-2 m) tall.
False Aralia 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
- Dizygotheca elegantissima
- Common name
- False Aralia
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
