Burgundy Rubber Tree Cats

Burgundy rubber plant care.

Burgundy rubber tree cats.

Whether a rubber tree is poisonous to pets depends on the type of tree. It produces large almond shape leaves with a greenish purple sheen. Burgundy rubber plant enjoys low to bright indirect light. Bead tree china ball tree paradise tree persian lilac white cedar japanese bead tree texas umbrella tree pride of india chinaberry tree scientific names.

Yes ficus elastica is considered toxic to cats and dogs. If you are looking to add a rubber tree to your collection but have cats check the label to make sure it is either a ficus elastica or a peperomia. The sap can cause irritation to the skin and gastrointestinal issues if ingested. The burgundy rubber is great for beginners.

Indoor cats more often than outdoor cats. Native to the rainforests of india and south america it can quickly adapt to common indoor temperatures. The burgundy rubber is mildly toxic to humans and pets. Proteolytic enzyme ficin psoralen ficusin if you suspect your pet may have ingested a potentially toxic substance call the apcc at 888 426 4435 or contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible.

Take it home monitor your pets for any interest and you ll know if you can buy 10 more next week. Some types of rubber trees are harmless while others are toxic to cats and dogs. Melia azedarach family. Ficus elastica as known as the burgundy rubber tree is a gorgeous floor plant acts as leafy and colorful focal point in a room.

It really looks nothing like a rubber tree at all. Toxic to dogs toxic to cats toxic principles. As a member of the fig family it is native to tropical regions of india china malaysia and indonesia. The burgundy rubber tree is a spectacular indoor plant with thick glossy leaves that range from a rich burgundy red to almost black.

This variety is much more toxic so i avoid this type of ficus altogether.