The elephant bush succulent is not toxic to cats and is actually edible. With that said, however, this plant looks extremely similar to the jade plant, which is toxic to cats. Consuming the toxic jade plant can cause gastric distress, heartbeat irregularities, and other serious symptoms.
Jade succulents, otherwise known as Chinese jade, are mildly toxic to cats. It is not toxic if your cat touches it. However, if your can ingests your jade succulent, it will make them ill. The main symptoms of jade succulent poisoning to look out for are nausea and vomiting.
Dracaena plants will start dropping older leaves as the plant matures. This is completely natural and nothing to be considered about. This is a healthy plant’s way of “self-cleaning”. If, however, the leaf dropping is excessive, it could be a sign that the plant is being overwatered.
To treat a Dracaena with stem rot, remove the entire plant from its container and rinse the soil away from its roots. Use a sterilized pair of pruning shears to trim off the roots that are rotting, damaged, or dead. Wash and sterilize the container before replanting the Dracaena with fresh soil.
Hibiscus plants are not toxic to humans. In fact, no part of this plant, which includes the flowers, leaves, stems, and roots, is toxic. This makes the hibiscus plant a safe option to have in your home even if you have babies, toddlers, or older children.
Ponytail palms are not toxic to cats, though they could potentially experience mild gastrointestinal distress, such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain if they consume any part of the plant. Thankfully, these symptoms typically subside within a few hours.
Yucca plants are listed as toxic to humans, and simply getting poked by one of the sharp leaves can cause irritation, pain, swelling, and sensitivity near the site that was puncture. Some yuccas are edible, though it must be cooked completely before consuming.
English ivy is one of the many plants that are toxic to cats. If a cat ingests the leaves or berries of the plant, they can experience excessive drooling, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Reach out to your vet immediately if you think your cat has consumed any part of the English ivy plant.
Calathea plants are not toxic to humans, and are safe to have growing in your home. Even if you have children, you can rest assured that this plant won’t harm them. With that said, however, you should still aim to keep your children from bothering the plant as they could accidently damage its leaves.
The money tree plant is listed as non-toxic to cats, so it doesn’t pose a risk to felines. However, even though it is listed as non-toxic, the ASPCA states that it can still cause some gastrointestinal distress, such as vomiting and diarrhea if it is consumed.