String of banana succulents are toxic to cats if ingested. Even one little nibble can cause intestinal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and drooling. In extreme cases, it can lead to organ failure. Additionally, the sap from this plant can cause contact dermatitis.
String of pearls succulents are toxic to humans. When ingested, it can cause gastrointestinal distress, such as vomiting and diarrhea. The sap inside the plant can also cause contact dermatitis, resulting in inflammation, itchiness, redness, and pain.
Aeonium succulents are non toxic to dogs, which makes them a good choice for a home with canines. With that said, however, you shouldn’t allow your dog to chew on the succulent. Even though it isn’t toxic, letting them nibble on the aeonium will damage the succulent.
Snake plants are toxic to cats. They contain saponins, which is a toxin that can cause drooling, nausea, and gastrointestinal distress if your cat consumes any part of the plant. Seek medical attention immediately if your cat has chewed or ingested any amount of the snake plant.
Mini pine succulents are toxic to cats, and can cause a wide array of symptoms if your feline ingests any part of the plant. These symptoms include intestinal distress, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea. In extreme cases, the toxic saponins in this plant could lead to long-term health effects.
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.