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Pincushion Flower
Leucospermum incisum · Proteaceae
How it looks
Pincushion Flower (Leucospermum incisum) is a shrub forming round flower heads in which slender red, yellow, and orange stamens cluster densely, resembling a pincushion. The leaves are leathery, narrow, long, and dark green. Height 3-10 ft (1-3 m); popular as a cut flower.
Pincushion Flower 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
- Leucospermum incisum
- Common name
- Pincushion Flower
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
