Ficus Retusa

**ayeizajedi** · 15th October 2010, 12:19 AM

Does anyone know if the Ficus Retusa/Microcarpa plant/tree (its a rather large lovely mind you bonsai tree we got from Ikea) is poisonous to cats. I'm seeing mixed results (especially as some lists seem to have anything green with the exception of grass on them) and wanted a second opinion before having to reluctantly take it back.

Edit:

This is the plant on the Ikea website: FICUS MICROCARPA GINSENG.

**Bubbies** · 15th October 2010, 12:50 AM

Indian laurel... Yes and indeed toxic. Look on they ASPCA website they have a list of toxic plants

**ayeizajedi** · 15th October 2010, 01:42 PM

Thanks for the info bubbies, I'm gutted that we have to take it back though thankfully I did check that plants were refundable

We used to have some very nice plants prior to schrodingers arrival but sadly we had to find good homes for them as they were toxic (lillies!) and not having the greenery around the place is really noticeable.

So, can anyone recommend "CAT SAFE" house plants/tree's. We have been thinking about getting a couple of small olive plants/tree's for the house and what with house plants names varying from location to location (and also depending on how old you are!) and the fact that im absolutely terrible at these Latin names can you post a list of what plants you have dotted around your house that are taking the brunt of your Maine Coon's natural inquisitiveness.

**Antonia** · 17th October 2010, 04:43 PM

We have Areca palms for them to maul. Also, Bamboo and Papyrus are safe.
And on the ASPCA site Bubbies mentioned, there's a whole list of non-toxic plants. Here's the link: ASPCA | Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

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