Silver Lace Fern
Pteris ensiformis
Silver lace fern (Pteris ensiformis) grows across Asia and the Pacific and often rides home as a houseplant. Fronds look like typical ferns except each leaflet tip carries a chalky white band.
It is toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Skin contact can inflame sensitive areas, and eating pieces leads to vomiting, diarrhea, or worse. Keep the pot elevated and out of forage range.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Slender brake fern, sword brake fern, Pteris ensiformis
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Is Silver Lace Fern item toxic?
Yes. Silver lace fern is toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Contact or ingestion can cause skin irritation, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Should I feed my pet Silver Lace Fern?
No. Do not feed silver lace fern fronds to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food or forage. If your pet ate silver lace fern, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.
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