Is Chinese Jade Poisonous to Cats and Dogs?

Chinese Jade

The Chinese Jade is poisonous for both cats and dogs.

Typical symptoms include depression, nausea, retching and vomiting.

Chinese Jade is a species of succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family also known as money plant or money tree. It is native to Western Cape, South Africa. This is also suitable for growing indoors as a houseplant.  It grows 2 to 4 ft and has pink or white flowers that bloom during winter.

The scientific name for this plant is Crassula arborescens. Additional name for this plant include Beestebul, Money Plant, Money Tree, Silver Dollar and Silver Jade Plant.

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