safe plant?

[jim734123]

Ficus rubiginosa variegata

http://blackoliveeastnursery.net/ze...d=2666&zenid=1129a026a1d1982ccf05a2550ad0e162

Just bought a ficus from the store and the best i can tell is that this is the variety. just wanted to make sure it was ok for my jacksons.

 

[beeze]

Maybe you can find it in this link. https://www.chameleonforums.com/plants/

 

[jojackson]

I beleive Ficus sp. are safe. Cheers

 

[jim734123]

thanks for the affirmation.

 

[DGray]

not so fast

I beleive Ficus sp. are safe. Cheers

No, some species are dangerously toxic; other species have really caustic sap.

I know the species the OP is asking about, but I have no evidence that it is a danger. I do find it one of the more challenging species to grow; it needs very bright sun.

Here is a post with my short-list of the good and the bad: https://www.chameleonforums.com/full-effect-ficus-chameleons-32089/#post474267

quoted here for your convenience:

Safe Ficus incude:
F. benjamina ("weeping fig")
F. elastica (aka: robusta, decora "rubber tree")
F. sycomorus
F. maclellandi (aka alii "willow-leaved fig")
F. 'Amstel King'

I would recommend avoiding the following which all have been cited in animal poisonings:
F. nekbudu (aka: utilis "Zulu fig")
F. lyrata ("fiddle-leaved fig")
F. pumila (aka: repens, "the creeping fig").

Certain people develop an allergic reaction to fig sap. It is wise to protect your skin and eyes when pruning figs.