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Trailing Peperomia
Peperomia prostrata · Piperaceae
How it looks
Trailing Peperomia is a vine whose small, round, fleshy leaves are arranged alternately along stems that trail to the side. The leaves are glossy dark green, and it is grown as a hanging plant, reaching 12-24 in (30-60 cm) in length.
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
- Peperomia prostrata
- Common name
- Trailing Peperomia
- Family
- Piperaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
