Plant safety record
Norfolk Island Pine
Araucaria heterophylla
Norfolk Island Pine is Araucaria heterophylla, a conifer also called Norfolk Pine or House Pine. It is classified as non-toxic to cats and dogs, though eating plant material can still cause stomach upset.
Cats
NON-TOXIC
Norfolk Island Pine safety information is retained in the governed record below.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
Norfolk Island Pine safety information is retained in the governed record below.
Quick answer
Araucaria heterophylla is non-toxic for cats and dogs within this record’s scope. Non-toxic does not mean edible, and ingestion may still upset the stomach.
Plant identity
Scientific identity: Araucaria heterophylla
Identity level: species-level
Also called: Norfolk Pine, House Pine
Safety for cats and dogs
For cats and dogs: Norfolk Island Pine is classified as non-toxic within this governed scope. Non-toxic does not mean edible; swallowed plant material can still cause nonspecific gastrointestinal upset.
What can happen
Possible signs: eating plant material can still cause nonspecific stomach upset.
If ingestion is suspected, remove access to the plant and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service for case-specific advice.
Identity clarification
A distinct conifer identity.