Plant safety record
Crossandra
Crossandra infundibuliformis
Crossandra infundibuliformis is classified as non-toxic to cats and dogs within ASPCA's Crossandra species evidence scope.
Cats
NON-TOXIC
Crossandra is classified as non-toxic within this exact governed scope.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
Crossandra is classified as non-toxic within this exact governed scope.
Quick answer
A correctly identified Crossandra infundibuliformis is not expected to poison a cat or dog, though chewing plant material can still cause mild stomach upset.
Plant identity
Governed scientific identity: Crossandra infundibuliformis
Also called: Firecracker Flower
This record is Crossandra infundibuliformis, a species within ASPCA's Crossandra species scope. Firecracker Flower is a governed search alias; Firecracker Plant and Orange Marmalade are not aliases for this record.
What non-toxic means
ASPCA's Crossandra species scope is non-toxic; ingestion can still cause nonspecific gastrointestinal upset.
If your pet chewed it
Remove access after chewing and monitor your pet. Contact a veterinarian for concerning or persistent symptoms.
Prevention and placement
Keep flowers, foliage, and fallen plant material out of repeated pet-chewing reach.
Evidence scope
The ASPCA evidence is genus-scoped and encompasses this named species. Do not use this record for unrelated firecracker plants or unrelated genera.
Evidence and sources
- ASPCA — CrossandraClassification for the governed identity or scope.
- Wikimedia Commons — Crossandra infundibuliformis in Singapore.jpgImage source, creator, license, and representation provenance.
Practical next steps
Plan around this plant
These guides help with household setup. They do not change this plant’s toxicity conclusion or replace veterinary advice.