Didiereaceae
1 species in this database
All 1 Didiereaceae species in this database are listed non-toxic to cats and dogs. They water every 10 to 21 days.
| Plant | Light | Water | Pet safe | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant bushPortulacaria afra | Bright indirect | 10–21d | Yes | Easy |
What these share
Derived from the 1 entries above, not asserted about the family at large.
| Watering range across the family | Every 10 to 21 days for a 6-inch pot indoors |
|---|---|
| Native habitat recorded | semi-arid |
| Toxic to cats and dogs | 0 of 1 |
| Least demanding here | Elephant bush, Easy. Scores 1 of 5: faster, tougher and more forgiving than the jade it is sold as, roots from any broken piece, and takes hard pruning. A genuinely difficult plant to kill. |
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 1 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 Didiereaceae beyond the plants in this database.