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Hardy Gloxinia
Incarvillea delavayi · Bignoniaceae
How it looks
The hardy gloxinia (Incarvillea) is an herb with feather-shaped leaves growing in clumps from the base and large pink-to-red trumpet-shaped flowers clustered at the tip of the flower stalk. Height 12–24 in (30–60 cm), growing in gardens.
Hardy Gloxinia 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
- Incarvillea delavayi
- Common name
- Hardy Gloxinia
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
