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Fingernail Plant
Neoregelia spectabilis · Bromeliaceae
How it looks
The Fingernail Plant (Neoregelia) is a bromeliad whose narrow, long sword-shaped leaves gather to form a cup like a pot. The leaf tips have red, fingernail-like spots, and the center turns red when the plant flowers. The rosette is 12–24 in (30–60 cm) across.
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
- Neoregelia spectabilis
- Common name
- Fingernail Plant
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
