String of Bananas

String of Bananas

Curio radicans
Dogs: Moderate Cats: Moderate

Plant Information

Banana Vine, Fishhook Senecio, Necklace Plant

Asteraceae

houseplant

Moderately Toxic

Toxicity Details

all parts, sap

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids

1 to 4 hours

moderate

Symptoms to Watch For

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Drooling
  • Lethargy
  • Liver damage (large amounts)

What to Do

Contact your vet. Large ingestions can cause liver toxicity. Monitor for lethargy and loss of appetite.

About String of Bananas

String of Bananas is a trailing succulent closely related to String of Pearls. It contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that are toxic to both dogs and cats, with potential for liver damage if ingested in quantity.

Safe Alternatives

These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets:

✓ String of Hearts ✓ Burro's Tail ✓ Hoya

Related:

Is String of Bananas toxic to dogs? Is String of Bananas toxic to cats?

Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Pet Poison Helpline, Merck Veterinary Manual. Plant image from Wikimedia Commons (CC). Not a substitute for veterinary advice. Last reviewed: June 2026.