Ficus Audrey
Ficus benghalensis
Dogs: Mild
Cats: Mild
Plant Information
Banyan Tree, Bengal Fig, Ficus Benghalensis
Moraceae
houseplant
Mildly Toxic
Toxicity Details
leaves, stems, milky sap
Ficin, ficusin, psoralen
Immediate to 2 hours
mild
Symptoms to Watch For
- Oral irritation
- Vomiting
- Drooling
- Skin irritation from sap
What to Do
Rinse mouth and wash sap from skin/fur. Monitor at home. Sap causes more skin irritation than internal harm.
About Ficus Audrey
Ficus Audrey is gaining popularity as an easier alternative to Fiddle Leaf Fig. Like all Ficus species, its milky sap contains irritating compounds. Toxicity is mild — the sap is more of a skin irritant than a systemic poison.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: