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Kenilworth Ivy
Cymbalaria muralis · Plantaginaceae
How it looks
Kenilworth Ivy (Cymbalaria muralis) is a very small vine with small palm- or kidney-shaped leaves set alternately on slender stems and small pale-purple lip-shaped flowers. It grows long sideways in wall crevices and stone walls. Length 12-24 in (30-60 cm).
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
- Cymbalaria muralis
- Common name
- Kenilworth Ivy
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
