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.