Is Indian Rubber Plant toxic to cats?

Ficus benjamina · Family: Moraceae

Cats: toxic   Dogs: toxic

Also called: Fig, Weeping Fig

Symptoms

None listed by ASPCA.

Toxic principles: Proteolytic enzyme (ficin), psoralen (ficusin)

Source: ASPCA entry

Care at a glance

• Light: bright-indirect
• Difficulty: easy
• Hanging-friendly: no

Care notes are AI-drafted, pending review.

Pet-safe alternatives

• Aluminum Plant
• Earth Star
• Money Tree