Araliaceae
2 species in this database
2 of 2 Araliaceae species here are toxic to cats and dogs. They water every 6 to 14 days.
| Plant | Light | Water | Pet safe | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarf umbrella treeHeptapleurum arboricola | Medium | 7–14d | No | Easy |
| English ivyHedera helix | Low | 6–11d | No | Moderate |
What these share
Derived from the 2 entries above, not asserted about the family at large.
| Watering range across the family | Every 6 to 14 days for a 6-inch pot indoors |
|---|---|
| Native habitat recorded | tropical understory, temperate forest floor |
| Toxic to cats and dogs | 2 of 2 — insoluble calcium oxalates; triterpenoid saponins |
| Least demanding here | Dwarf umbrella tree, Easy. Scores 2 of 5: fast, forgiving and easy to prune back into shape. Loses points for attracting scale more reliably than almost anything else indoors. |
Family membership is a rough guide to care, not a rule. It predicts toxic principle far better than it predicts watering: species in the same family routinely come from different habitats, and habitat is what sets the interval. Read the individual entry before acting on anything here.
Sources
- Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Plants of the World Online — family placement for 1 of 2 species (example)
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — toxicity classification, cited per species on each entry
- North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — poison severity where published
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder — pest and disease guidance, cited per species
Compiled and edited by Tony Valcarcel · 2026-09-11
Every figure on this page is computed from the species entries listed above.
Nothing here is a claim about Araliaceae beyond the plants in this database.