The Pilea is a houseplant that is known by many names, for example belly button plant, UFO plant and lucky thaler. If it is kept in a household with animals, the question arises as to whether the plant is poisonous.
To the point
- many synonyms, so always find out whether the Pilea is meant
- it is non-toxic, both for humans and animals
- Swallowing small amounts of plant parts is not a problem
- Feeling unwell with larger quantities
- Then place the plant out of the reach of animals
Table of contents
- Toxicity
- Nibble on the plant
- Keep the plant pet safe
- frequently asked Questions
Toxicity
The Pilea(Pilea peperomioides) is not toxic to cats and dogs. So if you have pets and receive such a plant as a gift or already own it, you don't have to be afraid if your pets get too close to the plant.
Nibble on the plant
Curious pets love to nibble on houseplants. This isn't a problem with the Pilea either. The leaves have no sharp edges or can injure animals in any way. At most, larger quantities of the plant can become a problem.
The following symptoms may then appear:
- stomach pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- general malaise
If these symptoms occur in a cat or dog in connection with the plant being eaten, a veterinarian should be consulted.
It is very important that the Pilea is not confused with other plants that may be poisonous.
Keep the plant pet safe
The easiest method is to attach the plant to one Location where the animals cannot reach. However, some animals can open doors, so the room may need to be locked.
For small dogs, it is also sufficient to place the plant on a cupboard or shelf. The same applies if the dog is well trained. It is more difficult with cats, which can be very curious and climb as well as jump. They can also get to seemingly unreachable plants.
The Pilea can also be done as an ampel plant maintain, which can be an alternative to standing pots.
frequently asked Questions
Some other names for the same plant are: Chinese money tree, missionary plant and pancake plant. If there is any uncertainty, attention should be paid to the Latin name.
That is also rather unlikely. If a pet shows discomfort after eating the plant, pesticides could possibly be responsible. Especially if symptoms appear shortly after purchasing a plant.
Real palm trees are non-toxic. But it is important to actually make sure that it is a real palm tree. That's how they are yucca and the Madagascar palm is poisonous, while the Kenya and Dwarf palm are non-toxic. Also hibiscus, Banana plant and slipper flower are non-toxic houseplants.
