Umbrella Plant
Schefflera actinophylla
The umbrella plant, or Schefflera, is a neat tree or shrub that comes from Taiwan. Its leaves fan out like an open umbrella with usually seven to nine leaflets. It also produces clusters of small flowers in colors like yellow, orange or green.
But here's an important caution: this plant is poisonous due to harmful crystals inside. If you or your pet eat it, it could cause serious trouble. Symptoms may include kidney issues diarrhea trouble breathing or even worse problems such as heart complications and in rare cases death. To keep everyone safe, make sure to keep your pet away from it.
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Indoor Plants
Other Names: Umbrella tree, octopus tree, Schefflera
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Is Umbrella Plant item toxic?
Yes. Schefflera (umbrella plant) is toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Calcium oxalate crystals and other compounds can injure kidneys and the heart and cause oral pain, swelling, and GI signs.
Should I feed my pet Umbrella Plant?
No. Do not feed umbrella plant leaves, stems, or flowers to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food or forage. If your pet ate this plant, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.
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