False Aralia
One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
False Aralia (Dizygotheca elegantissima) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists this plant as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
FULL VERDICT →False Aralia (Dizygotheca elegantissima) is non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists this plant as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
FULL VERDICT →Care at a glance
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FAQ
Which plant does this False Aralia verdict cover?
Dizygotheca elegantissima. The ASPCA's False Aralia entry gives that scientific name. This verdict follows that name. The NC State care page's Previously known as line reads "Dizygotheca elegantissima Schefflera elegantissima". That page is care only and is not a second grade. Check the scientific name on the tag.
Does the False Aralia entry name a toxic principle?
It lists Toxic Principles "Non-toxic" and reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". The scientific name is "Dizygotheca elegantissima".