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Madagascar Jasmine
Stephanotis floribunda · Apocynaceae
How it looks
Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis) is a vine with thick, glossy, deep-green oval leaves set oppositely. Large white funnel- or star-shaped flowers gather in clusters along the branches and are very strongly scented. The vine grows about 6.5-16 ft (2-5 m) long.
Madagascar Jasmine 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
- Stephanotis floribunda
- Common name
- Madagascar Jasmine
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
