Is Candle Plant Toxic to Cats or Dogs?

Candle Plant — Cats: Safe · Dogs: Safe Safe for cats and dogs. Can be grown as a hanging plant on the balcony or in a hanging pot as usual. If a pet eats a lot of leaves, they may experience mild diarrhea from the plant pulp only.

English nameCandle Plant

Scientific namePlectranthus coleoides

catsafe

dogsafe

What should I do?

Safe for cats and dogs Can be grown as a hanging plant on the balcony or in a hanging pot as usual. If a pet eats a lot of leaves, they may experience mild diarrhea from the plant pulp only.

Used for making preliminary decisions. not a judgment If you eat the plant or have any unusual symptoms, contactAnimal clinic 24 hrs.or veterinarian immediately

Last checked 2026-07-25

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