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Flame of the Woods
Ixora coccinea · Rubiaceae
How it looks
Flame of the Woods (Ixora) is a tropical shrub with glossy oval leaves and small red, orange, and yellow flowers gathered into a rounded ball at the branch tips. The flowers are lightly fragrant, and the plant stands 24 in–7 ft (60 cm–2 m) tall, grown in gardens and pots.
Flame of the Woods 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
- Ixora coccinea
- Common name
- Flame of the Woods
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
