Zebra Plant

Also known as Saffron Spike Zebra, Aphelandra. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

FOR CATSS0 · SAFE

Zebra plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists it as safe for cats, dogs, and horses — and the succulent and calathea plants that share the 'zebra' name are non-toxic too.

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FOR DOGSS0 · SAFE

Zebra plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) is non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists it as safe for dogs, cats, and horses, with no toxic principle on record.

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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 only 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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