Schefflera
Schefflera
Schefflera, often sold as dwarf umbrella tree, is native to Taiwan. Leaflets fan from the stem tips like a small umbrella, and mature plants can toss clusters of yellow, orange, or greenish flowers.
It is toxic to rabbits and other pets. Chewing leaves or stems can dump oxalate crystals into the mouth and gut, leading to pain, drooling, vomiting, kidney stress, and worse. Keep pots and cuttings off the floor and out of outdoor exercise pens.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Indoor Plants
Other Names: Dwarf umbrella tree, octopus tree, Schefflera arboricola
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Is Schefflera item toxic?
Yes. Schefflera contains calcium oxalate crystals that are unsafe for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Chewing leaves or stems can cause mouth pain, drooling, vomiting, and kidney injury.
Should I feed my pet Schefflera?
No. Do not feed schefflera leaves, stems, or flowers to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If your pet chewed schefflera, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline.
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