Copperleaf
Also known as Firestorm, match-me-if-you-can. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
Copperleaf (Acalypha godseffiana) is toxic to cats (S1 Caution): the ASPCA lists diterpene esters and drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea.
FULL VERDICT →Copperleaf (Acalypha godseffiana) is toxic to dogs (S1 Caution): the ASPCA lists diterpene esters and drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea.
FULL VERDICT →Care at a glance
What happens if it's eaten
Signs on record for each animal, transcribed from the cited sources.
- Drooling
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- Drooling
- vomiting
- diarrhea
When to call the vet
Contact your vet if drooling, vomiting, or diarrhea persists or worsens after Copperleaf ingestion.
FULL VERDICT →Contact your vet if drooling, vomiting, or diarrhea persists or worsens after Copperleaf ingestion.
FULL VERDICT →FAQ
Which plant does this Copperleaf verdict cover?
Acalypha godseffiana. The ASPCA Copperleaf entry gives that scientific name. Additional names are Firestorm and match-me-if-you-can. This is not chenille (Acalypha hispida). Check the scientific name on the tag.
What signs does the Copperleaf entry list?
The clinical-signs field reads "Drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea". The toxic-principles field reads "Diterpene esters". The toxicity line reads "Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses". Move the plant out of reach and contact your vet if signs persist or worsen.