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Mosaic Plant
Bertolonia mosaica · Melastomataceae
How it looks
The Mosaic Plant (Bertolonia) is a striking foliage plant with large oval, dark-green leaves marked with a silvery mosaic pattern. The undersides of the leaves are purple, and the leaves are thick and glossy. Height 6-12 in (15-30 cm); grown in shade.
Mosaic 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
- Bertolonia mosaica
- Common name
- Mosaic Plant
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Source
- ASPCA
