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tree Philodendron Looks like you have a tree Philodendron there. Real name is _Philodendron selloum_ or a hybrid of that. As the new leaves unfurl they are kind of tender and the traffic of claws might mar the leaves, if not break them. They also very quickly grow too big for a small space...

dumb cane _Dieffenbachia_ is a stem-forming member of the Aroid family, and like most in the family, it has irritating oxalate crystals called raphides. In this genus, they are dangerously potent. The effect on the mouth and throat is immediate burning sensation, followed by swelling and even...

yes Looks like a _Dombeya_ to me.

yes but no The _Chamedorea_ palms should all be non-toxic, but the fronds are fiberous and I would worry about the possibility of impaction if a lot of it was eaten. Your call.

non-toxic Rubber trees, Ficus elastica are not toxic, if fact the leaves are edible and used as a vegetable in India. The sap is sometimes irritating to some *people*, but beyond being sticky, does not cause problems with animals. Its wise to protect your eyes and skin if you plan to prune...

its not a desert The coastal mountain valleys of Yemen and the nearby areas of Arabia are not a desert. They are steep, rugged, canyons that get plenty of rain in certain seasons. They are forested. They are original home to the coffee plant, which is a very thirsty tree. There are a huge range...

so-so Asparagus are OK, but not very sturdy. They are in the lily group. The asparagus we eat is in this genus. Ferns, true ferns, contain glcocides that are slow poisons; especially to the liver. I would never use any true fern.

flawed That list is deeply flawed and not trustworthy. You may read my critique of it here and also here.

Three yeas and a nay The first is Dracaena marginata; its safe enough, but will be damaged by animals climbing on the soft young leaves. The second one is Pachira aquatica; safe again; new leaves are also vulnerable. The third one is Zamioculcas; I can find no cases of poisoning, but is is an...

they didn't really mean 100, but a lot While that AdCham article is pretty much right-on about their needs, the "100%" humidity is a little bit of an exaggeration. Montane chameleons do need high humidity, at least 60% rh, I would say, and at times its over 80%. You accomplish this with...

not so fast No, some species are dangerously toxic; other species have really caustic sap. I know the species the OP is asking about, but I have no evidence that it is a danger. I do find it one of the more challenging species to grow; it needs very bright sun. Here is a post with my...

science I apologize if my small joke was taken personally. Let's stick to the science. Please recognize that I have done extensive research on this topic. I did not "ignore" the other citations; they are not relevant to the question of S. arboricola, as they refer to other species, or...

nether regions I'm afraid you have not read the reference you cited: "Reports of poisoning after ingestion are rare". The authors then cite a case of a dog from 1975 that ate S. actinophylla. Is there anything else in your fertile nether regions on S. arboricola?

where to get wet I mostly haunted the Nahalem and Siletz. Liked the creeks off the Columbia George too. Nothing is like it was in the 60's; I'm glad I got to see those fish run. FWIW, the ASPCA list is completely without any kind of citation or documentation, and when I inquired I got a...

Be careful assuming.... I'm an Oregonian too, and I was fishing for steelhead in the 60's... I also was growing plants commercially then.

all wet Steelheadchaser, not to be rude, but you're all wet about S. arboricola. There is no evidence of veterinary issues with this species. I have a great reference library and have now done extensive research in databases in a medical library. If you have new evidence of some incident...

not a problem Tilbury says they're widespread; he states they are protected in national reserves in SA and Namibia. By stating this and no more, he means they do not have national protection. Its not a species that's threatened by trade or habitat loss. Trade in the animals while not wise...

+1 Here's what you find when you search this site for "alii" F. 'alii' needs brighter light and less water than a benjamina, IMHO

lists Good move. That list is a variation on another one I have seen; its not to be trusted - don't use it as gospel on "safe" plants.