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Bottle Palm 2
Nolina tuberculata · Asparagaceae
How it looks
Bottle Palm 2 (Nolina) is a succulent that, like the bottle palm, has a rounded swollen base and narrow, long leaves growing out like a fountain. The leaf margins are rough, and it reaches about 12 in to 3 ft (30 cm-1 m) tall, commonly grown in pots.
Bottle Palm 2 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
- Nolina tuberculata
- Common name
- Bottle Palm 2
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
Related plants
Same plant family· Asparagaceae
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