Natal Plum
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Safe for cats
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Natal Plum
Carissa grandiflora · Apocynaceae
How it looks
Natal Plum (Carissa) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, thick, leathery oval leaves and large thorns on the branches. It bears fragrant white star-shaped flowers and round to oval red or purple fruit, reaching 3-10 ft (1-3 m) tall.
Natal Plum 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
- Carissa grandiflora
- Common name
- Natal Plum
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
