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Giant Holly Fern
Polystichum munitum · Dryopteridaceae
How it looks
Giant Holly Fern is a large fern with thick, glossy, deep-green, leathery fronds divided into a feather shape. The leaflets resemble holly leaves, which gives it its name, and the leaf margins have spine-like teeth. It reaches about 20 in to 3 ft (50 cm-1 m) tall.
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
- Polystichum munitum
- Common name
- Giant Holly Fern
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
