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Living Stones
Lithops naureeniae · Aizoaceae
How it looks
Living Stones (Lithops) is a very small succulent whose two extremely thick, fleshy leaves are fused together to resemble a little pebble. The leaves are gray-green to brown with stone-like markings, and yellow or white flowers emerge from the center. Size 0.8–1.6 in (2–4 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
- Lithops naureeniae
- Common name
- Living Stones
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
