Description

This plant has large glossy leaves that have a spade shape with slits up the leaf. The leaves are seen as a dark green.

For Your Pet

Although many people have these as indoor plants, split leaf Philodendron (also known as a Monstera) is mildly toxic to humans, cats, dogs, rabbits, and other small pets. If ingested, symptoms include excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, pain in the mouth, tongue, and lips, and swelling. Rabbits are known to actively seek out split leaf plants and will try to eat it. Keep away from small pets.

Warning

Do not feed split leaf philodendron to your pet. This plant can cause serious illness and injury.

Resources

If you believe that your pet has been poisoned immediately call your vet or one of the animal poison control hotlines on this list.

Resource Links

Poison Control Hotlines to Contact if You Suspect Pet Poisoning