Trailing Jade
Kleinia petraea
Dogs: Moderate
Cats: Moderate
Plant Information
Senecio Jacobsenii, Weeping Jade, Kleinia Petraea
Asteraceae
houseplant
Moderately Toxic
Toxicity Details
all parts
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
1 to 6 hours
moderate
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Liver damage (chronic exposure)
What to Do
Contact vet. Same pyrrolizidine alkaloid toxicity as String of Pearls. Monitor for liver stress symptoms.
About Trailing Jade
Trailing Jade (not a true Jade plant) is a Senecio relative with thick, overlapping flat leaves. It contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause liver damage. Often confused with the mildly toxic Jade Plant (Crassula) — Trailing Jade is more dangerous.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: