Pet safety
Is Impatiens hawkeri 'SunPatiens Compact Hot Coral' toxic to dogs?
Impatiens hawkeri 'SunPatiens Compact Hot Coral'
No — impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' 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. ASPCA lists Impatiens (Buzzy Lizzie, Impatiens spp., family Balsaminaceae) as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses; SunPatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) falls under this genus-level listing. Ingesting large quantities of foliage may still cause mild gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhoea.
Is impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' toxic to dogs?
No — impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' 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. ASPCA lists Impatiens (Buzzy Lizzie, Impatiens spp., family Balsaminaceae) as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses; SunPatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) falls under this genus-level listing. Ingesting large quantities of foliage may still cause mild gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhoea.
Is impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' 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 impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Impatiens hawkeri 'SunPatiens Compact Hot Coral' is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' 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 impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' pet-safety
- Is impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete impatiens hawkeri 'sunpatiens compact hot coral' care guide