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Honeysuckle Fuchsia
Fuchsia triphylla · Onagraceae
How it looks
Fuchsia (Honeysuckle Fuchsia) is a small shrub with slender drooping branches and bell-shaped flowers that hang downward. The petals combine red, pink, purple, and white, with the upper and lower parts in different colors, and are strongly fragrant. It reaches 12-31 in (30-80 cm) tall.
Honeysuckle Fuchsia is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
One note on species first. This page rests on the ASPCA verdict for Fuchsia triphylla. The fuchsias sold in flower shops are mostly garden hybrids, which this app covers in its genus-level fuchsia entry.
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
- Fuchsia triphylla
- Common name
- Honeysuckle Fuchsia
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Source
- ASPCA cats plant list
Related plants
Same plant family· Onagraceae
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