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Begonia, Climbing
Cissus discolor · Vitaceae
How it looks
Climbing begonia is a vining plant with arrowhead- to heart-shaped leaves marked with silver and purple banding. Its stems trail sideways and climb upward, and the undersides of the leaves are purple. The vines grow 3–6 feet long. (Not a true begonia — a trade name for Cissus discolor in the grape family.)
Climbing begonia is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Cissus discolor
- Common name
- Begonia, Climbing
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
Also known as
Related plants
Same plant family· Vitaceae
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