Cape Primrose

Also known as Twisted Fruit, Bavarian Belle. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

FOR CATSS0 · SAFE

Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus spp.) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists this plant as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.

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FOR DOGSS0 · SAFE

Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus spp.) is non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists this plant as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.

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Care at a glance

Lightbright indirect

Waterevery 5–9 days

Humidityhigh

Difficulty●●○

When to call the vet

FOR CATS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FOR DOGS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FAQ

Which plant does this Cape Primrose verdict cover?

Streptocarpus spp. The ASPCA Cape Primrose entry gives that scientific name. Additional names are Twisted Fruit and Bavarian Belle. This is not primrose (Primula vulgaris) and not African violet. Check the scientific name on the tag.

Does the Cape Primrose entry name a toxic principle?

No toxic-principles field is on the entry. The non-toxicity line reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". The scientific name is "Streptocarpus spp.".