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Fig Leaf Gourd
Cucurbita ficifolia · Cucurbitaceae
How it looks
Fig Leaf Gourd (Cucurbita ficifolia) is a gourd that grows as a vine, with palm-shaped leaves resembling fig leaves and yellow bell-shaped flowers. It bears large round dark-green fruit speckled with white. Vine length 10-16 ft (3-5 m).
Fig Leaf Gourd 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
- Cucurbita ficifolia
- Common name
- Fig Leaf Gourd
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
