On a street corner telephone post---a laminated sign---"This bear crosses here often" and a photo of the guilty party. My animals (of which I have had many over the years), tend to die of old age. In fact, kidney stones are the “friendly name” for calcium oxalate stones which no one likes!Handling, ingesting and coming in contact with all parts of the plant is not recommended.This includes the seeds, glossy dark green foliage, roots, and sap, etcThe word “poisonous” or ‘toxic” could be a little strong or exaggerated.When the “toxic plant” juices come in contact with the skin, mucous membranes or ingested a burning, pain and/or swelling may occur.Although you cannot see them the oxalate crystals contain sharp edges. You can expect your dog or cat to have a stomach ache and a bad case of diarrhea. (I think woodpeckers are spooked by fast-moving light reflections--like shadow of a hawk?) If you suspect that your cat has been playing with or nibbling on your ZZ plant, call your veterinarian immediately, and take a part of the plant with you to the appointment so that the doctor can determine the best course of treatment. Include some plants in your interior decor for your pet.
This substance has a crystal-like form with sharp edges. I really think the fear is overly exagerated.
Does anyone know if the ZZ plant is posionous.
btw exoticrainforest Steve, thanks for the link and the informative article! If you or a child ingests any part of the plant, you can expect a stomach ache, potential diarrhea and possible vomiting. It can be done, but I like supporting local artists. ZZ plants are grown from rhizomes, which means that they appreciate infrequent watering, making them an overall low-maintenance houseplant. That is key and it should be high. My cats must be smart because they only choose to chew on plants that are safe, namely the Majesty palm, ponytail palm, and spider plants. Since the Hudson is tidal as far North as Albany odd stuff ends up here often. Just in case the REAL critters weren't interesting enough!In Montreal Botanical Gardens they have an entire section devoted to poisonous plants. !---and a few hippie sort of organic places raising pretty livestock for sale at extraordinary prices that no one local can remotely afford. Keeps the modern edge going but the bronze finish and mercury glass would add some contrast. Peace lilies are in the Araceae too, for what it's worth. One of our cats likes to chew on plants (so I don't have any in the house right now) and the zz was no exception. ---but no sacred ones that I know of! Wild cats or indoor/outdoor cats will always have plenty of 'roughage' in their bellies. We are all hoping that the extreme cold also killed some other invasive species like the Emerald Ash Borer beetle---killing ash and maple trees and so far found as far North as West Point. etsy.com has some great artists that do wonderful work and many (not all) are very reasonably priced. I love supporting artists who do original works.
No problem.Our lakeshore house is treated professionally a couple times a year for spiders (permethrin, I think?). Also, keep in mind that symptoms will vary from cat to cat, depending on their … Chow down? This is what causes skin irritation on contact with the sap and can cause irritation of the internal tissues if ingested.While all parts of the ZZ plant produce Calcium Oxalate, it would be unlikely that it could kill you. Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List - Cats Plants Toxic to Cats Adam-and-Eve (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Wake Robin, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae
There are some important steps that you can take to ensure that your ZZ plant is safe for all the occupants of your house.Just as you have done by reading this article, knowing which of your houseplants is toxic is half the battle. Once again the rumor train threatens to run over facts. The toxicity of this plant is derived from the calcium oxalate crystals located in the sap. But in Montreal? Wanna touch? And nobody dies and no ambulances come because people use their common sense. She was very lucky in that we got most away from her and got her to vet quickly--we discovered that new formulations (Tomcat's at least) are nerve poisons, not blood thinners, so all vet could do was force vomiting, give her activated charcoal, etc. We have a LOT of cows--we have few cash crops and dairy is the largest legal one. and a legend of UFO's that dates back to the earliest explorers. A bucket half-filled with water, the surface covered with styrofoam peanuts and a floating dish of sunflower seeds, plus a plank from step to lip of bucket. My bet is that it would be fine, but if it were me, I would also hedge my bets and try to put the plant somewhere relatively inaccessible to the cats.
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