Orchid
Orchidaceae (e.g. Phalaenopsis spp.)
No—do not feed orchids to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas. Houseplant moth orchids and bouquet stems are decoration, not forage, and store plants may carry fertilizer or spray residue. Some orchid species are toxic—see lady slipper orchid—so treat unknown orchid greenery as unsafe and keep pots out of reach. Unlimited grass hay stays the main meal.
Guideline: Never Feed
Type: Flowers
Other Names: Orchids, moth orchid, Phalaenopsis, moon orchid, orchid plant
Often Mistaken For
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Is Orchid item toxic?
Generic orchid pages cover many species. Common moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) are often listed non-toxic for dogs and cats, but ASPCA lists do not clear them as rabbit food, and gut upset is still possible. Lady slipper orchids (Cypripedium) are poisonous to small pets. Safer bias for unidentified orchid blooms and leaves is never feed—keep pots out of the pen.
Should I feed my pet Orchid?
No. Do not feed orchids to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer orchid flowers, leaves, or stems as food. Keep houseplant orchids and bouquets out of reach, and use unlimited grass hay as the main diet.
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