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Red Palm Lily
Cordyline rubra · Asparagaceae
How it looks
Red Palm Lily (Cordyline rubra) is a cordyline whose long, broad, sword-shaped leaves cluster at the stem tip. The leaves are strongly tinged with dark green, red, and purple, and are glossy. Height 20 in-6.5 ft (50 cm-2 m); a tropical ornamental.
Red Palm Lily 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
- Cordyline rubra
- Common name
- Red Palm Lily
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
Related plants
Same plant family· Asparagaceae
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