They are also easily scorched by the sun and they can be scorched by over-fertilization. We're Dan & Rae, welcome to Terrarium Tribe. (a group of plants with similar characteristics) and has more than 700 species (varieties), Selaginella offers excellent varieties of houseplants, and, all of them have the same care requirements, , such as need more and more water to sprout. But have a different appearance, making them a loveable. They can be planted inside a house, in a terrarium, in a garden, or near an aquarium. Some accounting for the differences in opinion has to do with the taxonomic splitters who separate plants into different species based on very minute differences. Three main things can be causing your peacock fern to turn yellow. | Family: Brassicaceae, American Rubber Plant (Pepper Face, Baby Rubber Plant) | Scientific Names: Peperomia obtusifolia | Family: Pipericeae, Amur Maple (Maple, Amur) | Scientific Names: Acer ginnala | Family: Aceraceae, Anthericum Comosum (Ribbon Plant, Spider Plant, Spider Ivy) | Scientific Names: Chlorophytum comosum | Family: Liliaceae, Antirrhinum Multiflorum (Withered Snapdragon) | Scientific Names: Antirrhinum multiflorum | Family: Scrophulariaceae, Antirrhinum Multiflorum (Withered Snapdragon) | Scientific Names: Antirrhinum glandulosum | Family: Scrophulariaceae. | Family: Balsaminaceae, Patient Plant (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Impatience Plant, Patient Lucy, Tangerine Impatience, Buzzy Lizzie) | Scientific Names: Impatiens spp. A plant with fern-like foliage that is classified as a moss due to its low growing, spreading habit. To mimic: Selaginella species grow so well and thrive so tall when it comes to giving them proper conditions. Like many plants, they have several common names because people have described them based on their looks and attributes. | Family: Taxaceae, Jerusalem Cherry (Natal cherry, Winter cherry) | Scientific Names: Solanum pseudocapsicum | Family: Solanaceae, Jerusalem Oak (Feather Geranium, Ambrosia Mexicana) | Scientific Names: Ambrosia mexicana | Family: Chenopodiaceae, Jonquil (Daffodil, Narcissus, Paper White) | Scientific Names: Narcissus jonquilla | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Kaffir Lily (Clivia Lily) | Scientific Names: Clivia minata | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Kalanchoe (Mother-In-Law-Plant, Devils Backbone, Chandelier Plant, Mother of Millions) | Scientific Names: Kalanchoe spp | Family: Crassulaceae, Kiss-me-quick (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae, Klamath Weed (St. Johns Wort) | Scientific Names: Hypericum perforatum | Family: Clusiaceae, Kudu Lily (Desert Azalea, Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, Desert Rose) | Scientific Names: Adenium obesum | Family: Apocynaceae, Lace Fern (Asparagus, Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Asparagus Fern, Racemose Asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri | Family: Liliaceae, Lacy Tree Philodendron () | Scientific Names: Philodendron selloum | Family: Araceae, Lady-of-the-night (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Kiss-Me-Quick, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae, Lantana (Shrub Verbena, Yellow Sage, Red Sage) | Scientific Names: Lantana camara | Family: Verbenaceae, Larkspur () | Scientific Names: Delphinium species | Family: Ranunculaceae, Laurel (Mountain laurel, Spoonwood, Mountain Ivy, Calico Bush, Ivy Bush) | Scientific Names: Kalmia latifolia | Family: Ericaceae, Leatherflower (Clematis, Virgins Bower) | Scientific Names: Clematis sp. It is excellent in front of taller shade plants such as caladium, aspidistra, and impatiens. "The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man." Such is my experience with arborvitae fern (Selaginella braunii). Retain the cuttings, as they will root easily. One thing you should keep in notice that stauntoniana is a slow grower, just like the blue star fern, a beautiful indoor plant. Light conditions for Selaginella species will vary from species to species and the places you grow them in. I've been obsessed with cats since I was a kid and I've never stopped. To keep from it: Note: mealybugs usually suck the nutrients from the plant and make it weaker, so in case of attack, increase fertilizers so that plant can get back to a stable condition. Selaginella is neither a fern nor moss but a vascular plant; however, instead of moss, it is more a fern alley technically based on temperament and attitude related to care and growth. Trimming back will control the rapid spread of this plant. If you know that your cat has ingested a toxic plant, take them to an animal emergency hospital or to your vet immediately. Being a little too sensitive for watering and humidity, this plant is also very strict at bearing temperatures. Ardisia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Primulaceae. For outdoor space, grow selaginella species as ground covers and place large plants and trees that can provide shade and help your species grow well. Also, I am not a vet, to make any decision it's always a reminder for you to Consult Your Vet immediately if you think anything goes wrong with your cats!! As a caring parent, you can prune your plant from time to time to cater to its beautiful and desirable appearance. African Wonder Tree () | Scientific Names: Ricinus communis | Family: Alocasia (Elephants Ear) | Scientific Names: Alocasia spp. I've always had at least one cat, and right now I have four. Most Toxic Plants for Cats, Lilies and More, A Tribute to the Sweetest Cat in the World, Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety in Your Cat, Probiotics for Cats Helps Build a Healthy Digestive System, Fostering Mama Cat and Kitten From Misery to a New Home, Cat Stages of Life: What To Do At Every Stage of Your Cats Life For Optimal Health and Well Being. | Family: Begoniaceae, Bergamot Orange (Bergamot, Citrus bergamia) | Scientific Names: Citrus Aurantium | Family: Rutaceae, Bird of Paradise (Peacock Flower, Barbados Pride, Poinciana, Pride of Barbados) | Scientific Names: Caesalpinia gilliesii | Family: Leguminosae, Bird of Paradise 2 (Peacock Flower, Barbados Pride, Poinciana, Pride of Barbados) | Scientific Names: Poinciana gilliesii | Family: Leguminosae, Bird of Paradise Flower (Crane Flower, Birds Tongue Flower) | Scientific Names: Strelitzia reginae | Family: Strelitziaceae, Birds Tongue Flower (Bird of Paradise Flower, Crane Flower) | Scientific Names: Strelitzia reginae | Family: Strelitziaceae, Bishops Weed (Greater Ammi, False Queen Annes Lace) | Scientific Names: Ammi majus | Family: Apiaceae, Bitter Root (Dogbane Hemp, Indian Hemp) | Scientific Names: Apocynum androsaemifolium | Family: Apocynaceae, Black Calla (Solomons Lily, Wild Calla, Wild Arum) | Scientific Names: Arum palestinum | Family: Araceae, Black Laurel (Dog Hobble, Dog Laurel, Fetter Bush, Sierra Laurel) | Scientific Names: Leucothoe davisiae | Family: Ericaceae, Black Nightshade (Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade) | Scientific Names: Solanum nigrum | Family: Solanaceae, Bobbins (Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Adam-and-Eve, Starch Root, Wake Robin, Cuckoo Plant) | Scientific Names: Arum maculatum | Family: Araceae, Boxwood () | Scientific Names: Buxus sp. Good Luck Plant (Shamrock Plant, Sorrel) | Scientific Names: Oxalis spp. This plant is a type of spike moss and is found in the Chihuahuan desert of Mexico, New Mexico, and Arizona. This ultimate care guide will give some insight on how to care for a peacock fern and some common problems the plant faces. And to act so is immoral. The PLANTS Database includes the following data sources of Selaginella uncinata (Desv. Making it not just a terrarium no-brainer but a great tropical indoor plant too. Peacock fern (Selaginella uncinata), also sometimes known as blue spike-moss or rainbow fern, is a diminutive (6 inches tall, spreading to 2 feet) club moss noted for its bluish green iridescent leaves. The genus Selaginella includes several less common plant species, the most well-known being the Frosty Fern . | Family: Agavaceae, Dumbcane (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia | Family: Araceae, Dwarf Poinciana (Barbados Pride, Peacock Flower) | Scientific Names: Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Family: Fabaceae, Easter Lily () | Scientific Names: Lilium longiflorum | Family: Liliaceae, Easter Rose (Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose) | Scientific Names: Helleborus niger | Family: Ranunculaceae, Eastern Star () | Scientific Names: Dianthus | Family: Caryophyllaceae, Elephant Ears (Caladium, Taro, Pai, Ape, Cape, Via, Via sori, Malanga) | Scientific Names: Caladium hortulanum | Family: Araceae, Elephant Ears (Caladium, Malanga) | Scientific Names: Colocasia esculenta | Family: Araceae, Emerald Feather (Emerald Fern, Asparagus, Asparagus fern, Sprengeri fern, Plumosa fern, Lace fern, Racemose asparagus, Shatavari) | Scientific Names: Asparagus densiflorus | Family: Liliaceae, English Holly (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly) | Scientific Names: Ilex aquifolium | Family: Aquifoliaceae, English Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae, English Yew (Western Yew, Pacific Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus baccata | Family: Taxaceae, Eucalyptus (Many cultivars) | Scientific Names: Eucalyptus species | Family: Myrtaceae, European Bittersweet (Climbing Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade) | Scientific Names: Solanum dulcamara | Family: Solanaceae, European Holly (European Holly, Oregon Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry, American Holly, English Holly) | Scientific Names: Ilex aquifolium | Family: Aquifoliaceae, Everlasting Pea (Sweet Pea, Perennial Pea) | Scientific Names: Lathyrus latifolius | Family: Fabaceae, Exotica (Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia amoena | Family: Araceae, False Bittersweet (American Bittersweet) | Scientific Names: Celastrus scandens | Family: Celastraceae, False Queen Annes Lace (Bishops Weed, Greater Ammi) | Scientific Names: Ammi majus | Family: Apiaceae, Feather Geranium (Jerusalem Oak, Ambrosia Mexicana) | Scientific Names: Ambrosia mexicana | Family: Chenopodiaceae, Fern Palm (Sago Palm, Cycads) | Scientific Names: Cycas species | Family: Cycadaceae, Fetter Bush (Dog Laurel, Dog Hobble, Black Laurel) | Scientific Names: Leucothoe sp. Selaginella uncinata Peacock Spikemoss USDA Zone: 7-9 Plant number: 9.070.200 Close cousins to the true ferns, Spikemoss forms a low creeping mat of feathery leaves. Besides, time-to-time misting and watering will also help you sustain humidity for your plant. | Family: Bromiliaceae, Artillery Plant () | Scientific Names: Pilea microphylla | Family: Urticaceae, Aspidium falcatum (Fern Holly, Japanese Holly, Fish Tail) | Scientific Names: Cyrtomium falcatum | Family: Polypodiaceae, Autumn Olive (Silver Berry, Russian Olive) | Scientific Names: Elaeagnus sp. Butterfly Ginger (White Ginger, Cinnamon Jasmine, Garland Flower, Ginger Lily) | Scientific Names: Hedychium coronarium | Family: Butterfly Iris (Spuria Iris, Iris) | Scientific Names: Iris spruria | Family: Iridaceae, Butterfly Squash () | Scientific Names: Cucurbita maxima cv butterfly | Family: Cucurbitaceae, Buzzy Lizzie (Giant Touch-Me-Not, Impatience Plant, Patient Lucy, Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience) | Scientific Names: Impatiens spp. It is a versatile tropical plant, after all. Selaginella Uncinata will typically grow a couple of inches tall, but it will grow very wide. Is Selaginella apoda toxic to cats & dogs? Amend sand or heavy clay soil by incorporating a two- or three-inch layer of compost or humus. Lycopodiaceae is also a family of vascular plants, but the old one, Selaginella, is different from it due to having scale-leaves bearing a ligule and two different, Selaginella plants though referred to as spike moss, but arent moss by nature and characteristics. 1, the soil Selaginella uncinata is a medium-sized overlying fern. | Family: Compositae, Naked Lady () | Scientific Names: Amaryllis belladonna L. | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Nandina (Sacred Bamboo, Heavenly Bamboo) | Scientific Names: Nandina domestica | Family: Berberidaceae, Narcissus (Daffodil, Jonquil, Paper White) | Scientific Names: Narcissus spp | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Needlepoint Ivy (Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, English Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae, Nephthytis (Arrow-Head Vine, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen, Trileaf Wonder) | Scientific Names: Syngonium podophyllum | Family: Araceae, Nicotiana (Tree Tobacco, Tobacco, Mustard Tree) | Scientific Names: Nicotiana glauca | Family: Solanaceae, Nightshade (Deadly Nightshade, Black Nightshade) | Scientific Names: Solanum spp | Family: Solanaceae, Norfolk Island Pine (Norfolk Pine, House Pine, Australian Pine) | Scientific Names: Araucaria heterophylla | Family: Araucariaceae, Octopus Tree (Schefflera, Umbrella Tree, Australian Ivy Palm, Starleaf) | Scientific Names: Schefflera or Brassia actinoplylla | Family: Araliaceae, Oilcloth Flower (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Pigtail Plant, Flamingo Flower, Painters Pallet) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum | Family: Araceae, Oleander (Rose-Bay) | Scientific Names: Nerium oleander | Family: Apocynaceae, Onion () | Scientific Names: Allium cepa | Family: Liliaceae, Orange () | Scientific Names: Citrus sinensis | Family: Rutaceae, Orange Day Lily () | Scientific Names: Hemerocallis graminea | Family: Liliaceae, Oregon Holly (English Holly, European Holly, Inkberry, American Holly, Winterberry) | Scientific Names: Ilex opaca | Family: Aquifoliaceae, Ornamental Pepper (Natal Cherry, Winter Cherry, Jerusalem Cherry) | Scientific Names: Solanum pseudocapsicum | Family: Solanaceae, Pacific Yew (English Yew, Western Yew, Japanese Yew, Anglo-Japanese Yew) | Scientific Names: Taxus brevifolia | Family: Taxaceae, Painters Pallette (Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, Flamingo Flower) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum | Family: Araceae, Palm Lily (Giant Dracaena, Grass palm) | Scientific Names: Cordyline australis | Family: Agavaceae, Panda Plant (Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf , Fiddle-leaf) | Scientific Names: Philodendron bipennifolium | Family: Araceae, Paper White (Daffodil, Jonquil, Narcissus) | Scientific Names: Narcissus spp | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Paraguayan Jasmine (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick , Fransiscan Rain Tree) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae, Peace Lily (Mauna Loa Peace Lily) | Scientific Names: Spathiphyllum | Family: Araceae, Peach (Plum, Apricot, Cherry) | Scientific Names: Prunus species | Family: Rosaceae, Peacock Flower (Barbados Pride, Dwarf Poinciana) | Scientific Names: Caesalpinia pulcherrima | Family: Fabaceae, Pencil Cactus (Crown of Thorns) | Scientific Names: Euphorbia milii | Family: Euphorbiaceae, Peony () | Scientific Names: Paeonis officinalis | Family: Paeniaceae, Perennial Pea (Sweet Pea, Everlasting Pea) | Scientific Names: Lathyrus latifolius | Family: Fabaceae, Periwinkle (Running Myrtle. banana | Family: Cucurbitaceae, Barberton Daisy (Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy, Veldt Daisy, Gerbera Daisy) | Scientific Names: Gerbera jamesonii | Family: Compositae, Beets (Beet Root, Red Beet, Swiss Chard, Roman Kale, Sugar Beet) | Scientific Names: Beta vulgaris | Family: Chenopodiaceae, Begonia, Climbing (Rex Begonia) | Scientific Names: Cissus dicolor | Family: Vitaceae, Begonia, Trailing (Trailing Watermelon Begonia) | Scientific Names: Pellionia daveauana | Family: Urticaceae, Belmore Sentry Palm (Curly Palm) | Scientific Names: Howea belmoreana | Family: Palmae, Big Shagbark Hickory (Big Shellbark Hickory, Shellbark Hickory, Shagbark Hickory) | Scientific Names: Carya laciniosa | Family: Juglandaceae, Big Shellbark Hickory (Shellbark Hickory) | Scientific Names: Carya laciniosa | Family: Juglandaceae, Bitter Pecan (Water Hickory) | Scientific Names: Carya aquatica | Family: Juglandaceae, Bitternut () | Scientific Names: Carya cordiformis | Family: Juglandaceae, Black Haw (Wild Raisin, Tea Plant, Cowberry, Nannyberry, Sweet Viburnum, Nanny Plum, Sheepberry, Sweetberry) | Scientific Names: Viburnum lentago | Family: Caprifoliaceae, Black Hawthorn (Weisdornbluten, Blackthorn, Thorn Apple, Thorn Plum, Pirliteiro, Red Hawthorn, May Bush, Oxyacantha, Haw Apple, Black Haw, Aubepine) | Scientific Names: Crataegus douglasii | Family: Rosaceae, Black Walnut () | Scientific Names: Juglans nigra | Family: Juglandaceae, Blaspheme Vine (Blaspheme vine, Laurel-leaved Greenbrier, Bamboo Vine) | Scientific Names: Smilax laurifolia | Family: Liliaceae, Bloodleaf (Chicken Gizzard, Yellow Bloodleaf, Josephs Coat) | Scientific Names: Iresine herbstii | Family: Amaranthaceae, Blooming Sally (Willow Herb, Great Willow Herb, Fire Weed) | Scientific Names: Epilobium angustifolium | Family: Onagraceae, Blue Bead (Corn Lily) | Scientific Names: Clintonia borealis | Family: Liliaceae, Blue Daisy (Felicia, Blue Marguerite) | Scientific Names: Felicia amelloides | Family: Compositae, Blue Echeveria (Maroon Chenille Plant, Painted Lady, Copper Rose, Wax Rosette, Plush Plant) | Scientific Names: Echeveria derenbergii | Family: Crassulaceae, Blue Eyed Daisy (Blue-eyed African Daisy) | Scientific Names: Arctotis stoechadifolia | Family: Compositae, Blue-dicks (Wild Hyacinth) | Scientific Names: Dichelostemma pulchellum | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Blue-dicks 2 (Wild Hyacinth) | Scientific Names: Hookera pulchella | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Blue-dicks 3 (Wild Hyacinth) | Scientific Names: Brodiaea pulchella | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Blue-eyed African Daisy (Blue-eyed Daisy) | Scientific Names: Arctotis stoechadifolia | Family: Compositae, Bluebottle (Cornflower, Bachelors Buttons) | Scientific Names: Centaurea cyanus | Family: Asteraceae, Blunt Leaf Peperomia (Pepper Face, Baby Rubber Plant, American Rubber Plant) | Scientific Names: Peperomia obtusifolia | Family: Pipericeae, Blushing Bromeliad (Crimson cup, Marbled fingernail, Blushing Bromeliad, Ossifragi Vase, Miniature Marble plant, Aregelia) | Scientific Names: Neoregalia spp. Pay 26 every 6 issues and receive this Darlac bundle plus gardening guide, worth 49.97, 2-for-1 entry to Kew Gardens, Warwick Castle, Leeds Castle and many more. Subscribe today. By providing my mobile number, I agree to receive 2-4 text messages per month from the ASPCA, which may include requests for charitable donations. If you know that your cat has ingested a toxic plant, take them to an animal emergency hospital or to your vet immediately. They can also thrive inside terrariums and outside of aquariums. String of Turtles Facts However, it's not impervious to frost. Delightful harbinger of Spring! It comfortably tolerates lower light levels, is unlikely to be overwatered, and is an all-around tough cookie. By following them, you will be able to help your plant grow well. Lastly, curling leaves if you find any of the selaginella plant types, make sure to check if they are receiving enough humidity. Peacock ferns can be found at a local home improvement store. Hi, I'm Farabi Ahmed and I am passionate about keeping cats safe from harm that's why I started Toxic To Cats to remind others about the dangers of toxic plants, foods, and substances to cats. //]]>, by I love everything about cats, from their cute faces to their independent spirits. We strive to provide accurate and helpful information based on decades of collective gardening experiences. Site arborvitae fern in a moist but well drained spot in shade to part shade. Arborvitae fern is a tough, hard-working plant that fulfils its groundcover role quite admirably. Selaginella is an entirely safe plant to keep in homes as it is not toxic to humans, pets, and other fellow plants. Fluffy Ruffles () | Scientific Names: Nephrolepsis exalta | Family: Forster Sentry Palm (Kentia palm) | Scientific Names: Howea forsteriana | Family: Howea forsteriana, Fortunes Palm (Chusan palm) | Scientific Names: Trachycarpus fortunei | Family: Palmae, Freckle Face (Polka Dot Plant, Measles Plant, Flamingo Plant, Babys Tears) | Scientific Names: Hypoestes phyllostachya | Family: Acanthaceae, Friendship Plant () | Scientific Names: Pilea involucrata | Family: Pilaceae, Garden Marigold (Marigold, Mary Bud, Gold bloom, Pot marigold) | Scientific Names: Calendula officinalis | Family: Compositae, Garden Snapdragon () | Scientific Names: Antirrhinum majus | Family: Scrophulariaceae, Gerber Daisy (Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy, Veldt Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Barberton Daisy) | Scientific Names: Gerbera jamesonii | Family: Compositae, German Violet (Arabian gentian, Persian violet) | Scientific Names: Exacum affine | Family: Gentianaceae, Gherkins (Immature cucumbers) | Scientific Names: Cucumis sativus | Family: Cucurbitaceae, Ghost Leafless Orchid (Leafless ghost orchid) | Scientific Names: Polyrrhiza lindenii | Family: Orchidaceae, Ghost Plant (Mother of pearl plant) | Scientific Names: Secum weinbergii | Family: Crassulaceae, Giant Aster () | Scientific Names: Townsendia sericea | Family: Asteraceae, Giant Holly Fern (Sword fern, Wester sword, imbricate sword fern) | Scientific Names: Ploystichum munitum | Family: Polypodaceae, Giant Touch-Me-Not (Buzzy Lizzie, Impatience Plant, Patient Lucy, Patient Plant, Tangerine Impatience) | Scientific Names: Impatiens spp. All agree that the family is Selaginellaceae, and Selaginella is the only genus in the family. New plants can easily be propagated from . Mossy Campion (Bladder Campion, Cushion Pink, Dwarf Silene, Catchfly, Moss Campion) | Scientific Names: Silene acaulis | Family: Mother Fern (King and Queen Fern, Spleenwort, Parsley Fern, Hen and Chickens Fern) | Scientific Names: Asplenium bulbiferum | Family: Polypodaceae, Mother of Pearl (Ghost Plant) | Scientific Names: Secum weinbergii | Family: Crassulaceae, Mother Spleenwort (King and Queen Fern, Spleenwort, Parsley Fern, Hen and Chickens Fern, Mother Fern) | Scientific Names: Asplenium bulbiferum | Family: Polypodaceae, Mountain Camellia (Showy Camellia) | Scientific Names: Stewartia ovata | Family: Theaceae, Mountain Grape (Oregon Grape, Oregon Grape Holly, Mahonia Aguifolium, Holly-Leaved Berry, Mahonia) | Scientific Names: Mahonia aquifolium | Family: Berberidaceae, Mulberry Bush Greenbrier () | Scientific Names: Smilax sp. Many of these plants are used as ornamental landscaping plants, due to their attractive flowers and berries. ASPCA: "Animal Poison Control FAQ," "Animal Poison Control Center," "People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet," "17 Poisonous Plants," "Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants." Cornell University: "Common Cat Toxicities," "Poisons." Humane Society of the United States: "Flea and Tick Product Ingredients: What You Should Know," "Common Household Dangers for . | Family: Balsaminaceae, Peace Begonia () | Scientific Names: Begonia rex peace | Family: Begoniaceae, Peacock Plant (Peacock Ginger, Kaempferia) | Scientific Names: Kaempferia | Family: Zingiberaceae, Pearl Plant () | Scientific Names: Haworthia margaritifera | Family: Liliaceae, Pearly Dots () | Scientific Names: Haworthia margaritifera | Family: Liliaceae, Peperomia Hederifolia (Plantinum Peperomia, Silver Leaf Peperomia, Ivy Leaf Peperomia, Ivy Peperomia) | Scientific Names: Peperomia griseoargentea | Family: Piperaceae, Peperomia Peltfolia () | Scientific Names: Peperomia peltifolia | Family: Piperaceae, Peperomia Rotundifolia () | Scientific Names: Peperomia rotundifolia | Family: Piperaceae, Peperomia Sandersii () | Scientific Names: Peperomia sandersii | Family: Piperaceae, Pepper Face (Baby Rubber Plant, American Rubber Plant) | Scientific Names: Peperomia obtusifolia | Family: Pipericeae, Persian Violet (Arabian gentian, German Violet) | Scientific Names: Exacum affine | Family: Gentianaceae, Petunia () | Scientific Names: Petunia species | Family: Solanaceae, Phalaenopsis Orchid (Moth Orchid, Moon Orchid) | Scientific Names: Phalaenopsis sp. Hence you got to be patient when growing it. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added leaf mould. | Family: Velvet Plant (Velvet Plant, Royal Velvet Plant, Purple Velvet Plant, Purple Passion Vine) | Scientific Names: Gynura aurantica | Family: Asteraceae, Venus Fly Trap () | Scientific Names: Dionaea muscipula | Family: Droseraceae, Verona Fern (Bold Sword Fern, Nephrolepis Biserrata, Verona Lace Fern) | Scientific Names: Nephrolepis biserrata | Family: Dryopteridaceae, Verona Lace Fern (Bold Sword Fern, Nephrolepis Biserrata, Verona Fern) | Scientific Names: Nephrolepis biserrata | Family: Dryopteridaceae, Vining Peperomia () | Scientific Names: Peperomia serpens variegata | Family: Piperaceae, Violet Slipper Gloxinia (bright eyes) | Scientific Names: Sinningia speciosa | Family: Gesneriaceae, Waffle Plant (Purple Waffle Plant) | Scientific Names: Hemigraphis exotica | Family: Acanthaceae, Walking Anthericum (Ribbon Plant, Spider Plant, Spider Ivy) | Scientific Names: Chlorophytum comosum | Family: Liliaceae, Wandering Jew (Speedy Henry, Variegated Wandering Jew) | Scientific Names: Tradescantia flumeninsis | Family: Commelinaceae, Washington Hawthorn (Haws, Pirliteiro, Red Hawthorn) | Scientific Names: Crataegus species | Family: Rosaceae, Water Hickory () | Scientific Names: Carya aquatica | Family: Juglandaceae, Watermelon Begonia () | Scientific Names: Peperomia argyreia | Family: Piperaceae, Watermelon Peperomia (Watermelon Begonia) | Scientific Names: Peperomia argyreia | Family: Piperaceae, Watermelon Pilea (Watermelon Plant, Aluminum Plant) | Scientific Names: Pilea cadieri | Family: Urticaceae, Wax Plant (Hindu Rope Plant, Porcelain Flower) | Scientific Names: Hoya carnosa krinkle kurl | Family: Asclepiadaceae, Wax Rosette (Maroon Chenille Plant, Painted Lady, Copper Rose, Blue Echeveria, Plush Plant) | Scientific Names: Echeveria derenbergii | Family: Crassulaceae, Weeping Bottlebrush (Bottlebrush, Prickly Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush) | Scientific Names: Callistemon species | Family: Myrtaceae, Weeping Sargent Hemlock (Many varieties) | Scientific Names: Tsuga species | Family: Pinaceae, Weisdornbluten (Haws, Pirliteiro, Red Hawthorn, Washington Hawthorn) | Scientific Names: Crataegus species | Family: Rosaceae, West Indian Gherkin (Goareberry Gourd, Gooseberry Gourd, Burr Gourd) | Scientific Names: Cucumis anguria | Family: Cucurbitaceae, Western Sword (Sword Fern, Giant Holly Fern, Imbricate Sword Fern) | Scientific Names: Ploystichum munitum | Family: Polypodaceae, White Edged Swedish Ivy (Creeping Charlie, Swedish Ivy) | Scientific Names: Plectranthus australis | Family: Pilea: Uriticaeae; Plectranthus: Lamiaceae. Cultivation. Living up to its fern namesake, this plant thrives in environments with consistent moisture. Humidity can be raised by placing between other plants, misting, or in the case of indoor, container use, place in your bathroom. | Family: Amaryllidaceae, Flag (Iris, Snake Lily, Water Flag) | Scientific Names: Iris species | Family: Iridaceae, Flamingo Flower (Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, Painters Pallet) | Scientific Names: Anthurium scherzeranum | Family: Araceae, Fleabane (Showy Daisy, Horseweed, Seaside Daisy) | Scientific Names: Erigeron speciosus | Family: Asteraceae, Florida Beauty (Gold Dust Dracaena, Spotted Dracaena) | Scientific Names: Dracaena surculosa | Family: Cannaceae, Florists Calla (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Arum Lily, Garden Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae, Foxglove () | Scientific Names: Digitalis purpurea | Family: Scrophalariaceae, Franciscan Rain Tree (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Lady-of-the-Night, Morning-Noon-and-Night, Kiss-Me-Quick) | Scientific Names: Brunfelsia species | Family: Solanaceae, Garden Calla (Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florists Calla, Arum Lily) | Scientific Names: Zantedeschia aethiopica | Family: Araceae, Garden Chamomile (Chamomile, Ground Apple, Roman Chamomile) | Scientific Names: Anthemis nobilis | Family: Asteraceae, Garden Hyacinth (Hyacinth) | Scientific Names: Hyacinthus orientalis | Family: Liliaceae, Gardenia (Cape Jasmine) | Scientific Names: Gardenia jasminoides | Family: Rubiaceae, Garlic (Stinking Rose, Rustic Treacle, Comphor of the Poor, Nectar of the Gods, Serpet Garlic, Rocambole) | Scientific Names: Allium sativum | Family: Liliaceae, Geranium (Many cultivars) | Scientific Names: Pelargonium species | Family: Geraniaceae, Geranium-Leaf Aralia (Wild Coffee, Coffee Tree) | Scientific Names: Polyscias guilfoylei | Family: Araliaceae, Giant Dracaena (Palm Lily, Grass Palm) | Scientific Names: Cordyline australis | Family: Agavaceae, Giant Dumb Cane (Charming Dieffenbachia, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, Dieffenbachia) | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia amoena | Family: Araceae, Giant Hogweed (Cow Parsnip) | Scientific Names: Heracleum maximum | Family: Apiaceae, Glacier Ivy (English Ivy, Branching Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy) | Scientific Names: Hedera helix | Family: Araliaceae, Gladiola (Many cultivars) | Scientific Names: Gladiolus species | Family: Iridaceae, Gloriosa Lily (Glory Lily, Climbing Lily, Superb Lily) | Scientific Names: Gloriosa superba | Family: Liliaceae, Gold Dieffenbachia () | Scientific Names: Dieffenbachia picta | Family: Araceae, Gold Dust Dracaena (Florida Beauty) | Scientific Names: Dracaena surculosa | Family: Agavaceae, Golden Birds Nest (Snake Plant, Mother-in-Laws Tongue, Good Luck Plant) | Scientific Names: Sansevieria trifasciata | Family: Agavaceae, Golden Pothos (Pothos, Devils Ivy, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum) | Scientific Names: Epipremnum aureum | Family: Araceae, Golden Ragwort (Ragwort) | Scientific Names: Senecio species | Family: Compositae. 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