Pet safety
Is Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Blue' toxic to dogs?
Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Blue'
No — streptocarpus 'harlequin blue' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Streptocarpus belongs to the African violet family and is regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, consistent with the ASPCA's classification of Saintpaulia; it carries no known toxic principle. As with any plant, ingesting a large quantity may cause mild digestive upset.
Is streptocarpus 'harlequin blue' toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is streptocarpus 'harlequin blue' toxic to dogs?
No — streptocarpus 'harlequin blue' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Streptocarpus belongs to the African violet family and is regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, consistent with the ASPCA's classification of Saintpaulia; it carries no known toxic principle. As with any plant, ingesting a large quantity may cause mild digestive upset.
Is streptocarpus 'harlequin blue' safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists streptocarpus 'harlequin blue' as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is streptocarpus 'harlequin blue' toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Blue' is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full streptocarpus 'harlequin blue' pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for dogs?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full streptocarpus 'harlequin blue' pet-safety
- Is streptocarpus 'harlequin blue' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is streptocarpus 'harlequin blue' toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete streptocarpus 'harlequin blue' care guide