Ficus lyrata

Ficus lyrata is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Fiddle-Leaf Fig.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Weak Pulse High Heart Rate Oral Irritation Drooling Difficulty Swallowing Vomiting Diarrhea Respiratory Failure Seizures

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Ficus lyrata, commonly known as the fiddle-leaf fig, banjo fig, fiddle-leaved fig tree, lyre leaf fig tree, or lyre-leaved fig tree, is a species of plant in the mulberry and fig family Moraceae. It is native to western Africa, but is cultivated around the world as an ornamental plant. It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Common Names

  • Fiddle-Leaf Fig

Also recorded as Fiddleleaf Fig, banjo fig and lyre-leaf figtree.

Facts

Family
Moraceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Tree
In the wild
ES, BR, US, ZA, BJ, CI + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.