Guest IB Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Table 1. Plants Toxic to Birds Toxic Plant Toxic part(s) Specific Toxin(s) Symptoms Avocado (Persea americana) Pit, leaves, unripe fruit, stems Unknown but related to cardiac toxicity Weakness, inability to perch, labored breathing, feather fluffing Black locust (Robina pseudoacacia) Bark, leaves, seeds Robitin, robin Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, depression, collapse Blue-green algae (Microcystis aeruginosa) All parts Anatoxin A, mycrocystin Inability to swim or fly, abnormal posture, frequent defecation, respiratory arrest Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopiea) All parts Oxalates Oral irritation, difficulty swallowing, vomiting Castor bean (Ricinus communis) All parts Ricin I & II, glycosidase Vomiting, diarrhea (may be bloody) Note: similar symptoms may be seen with ingested prayer beans, rosary peas or Seminole beads used in beadwork and rattles) Christmas cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) All parts including tubers and unripened fruit Solanine, atropine-like alkaloids, saponins Vomiting, diarrhea, irregular or rapid heart rate, difficulty swallowing, labored breathng, dilated pupils, no urine production, paralysis, seizures Coffee beans, (Sesbania drumundii), Tea, Chocolate Beans (coffee) Leaves (tea), all chocolates especially dark Caffeine, theobromine, theophylline Nervous system stimulation, increased rate of breathing and heart rate, seizures, diarrhea Diffenbachia (Diffenbachia spp.) All parts Oxalates Oral irritation, difficulty swallowing, vomiting Elephant's ear (Colocasia or Alocasia spp.) All parts Oxalates Oral irritation, difficulty swallowing, vomiting Ergot (Claviceps purpurea) All parts Ergopeptide alkaloids Poor blood supply to extremities, hyperexcitability, seizures Foxglove (Digitalis pupurea) Entire plant, including water from pot or vase Glycosides, digitalis Vomiting, diarrhea, oral irritation, incoordination, irregular heart rate, collapse Jerusalem cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) All parts, including tubers, sprouts, and unripe berries Solanine, atropine Vomiting, diarrhea, irregular or rapid heart rate, difficulty swallowing, labored breathng, no urine production, paralysis, seizures Jimsonweed (Datura spp.) All parts, especially seeds and leaves Atropine, scopolamine, hyoscyamine Irregular or rapid heart rate, difficulty swallowing, labored breathng, dilated pupils, no urine production, paralysis, seizures Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) All parts Cardiac glycosides: convallatoxin Vomiting, diarrhea, oral irritation, incoordination, irregular heart rate, collapse Locoweed (Astragalus emoryanus) Leaves Swainsonine, alkaloids Hyperexcitability, incoordination, vomiting, drowsiness Milkweed (Asclepias spp.) All parts and latex (milky juice) Cardenoloids (cardiac glycosides) Oral and/or facial blisters, irregular heart rate, incoordination, collapse Mistletoe (Phoradendron villosum) All parts, especially holly berries Viscumin, viscotoxin Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, labored breathing, irregular heart rate, collapse Nightshade (Solanum spp.) All parts Belladonna, atropine-like alkaloids Vomiting, diarrhea, irregular or rapid heart rate, difficulty swallowing, labored breathng, dilated pupils, no urine production, paralysis, seizures Oak (Quercus spp.) All parts Tannins Loss of appetite, diarrhea, increased thirst Oleander (Nerium oleander) All parts Glycosides: oleadrum, neroside Vomiting, diarrhea, oral irritation, incoordination, irregular heart rate, collapse Philodendron (Philodendron scandens) All parts, including roots Oxalates Oral irritation, difficulty swallowing, vomiting Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcheriama) Leaves, stem, white sap Phorbol esters Vomiting, diarrhea, facial or eye irritation Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) Roots, leaves, berries Saponin Vomiting, tremors, collapse Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) Stem, leaves, sprouts, green skins Solanine, atropine-like alkaloids Vomiting, diarrhea, irregular or rapid heart rate, difficulty swallowing, labored breathng, dilated pupils, no urine production, paralysis, seizures Rhododendron (Rhodedendron simsii), Rhododendron species (Azalea) All parts Andromedotoxin, grayanotoxin Vomiting, weakness, collapse, seizure, stupor, coma Tobacco (Nicotiana spp.) All parts Nicotine Vomiting, diarrhea, hyperexcitability, seizures, muscle twitching, coughing, eye irritation Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolio) Berries, leaves Oxalic acid Vomiting, diarrhea (possibly bloody), drowsiness, stupor, renal failure Yew (Taxus media) Wood, bark, seeds, leaves Alkaloids (taxines) Muscle tremors, difficulty breathing, collapse, sudden death Table 2. Plants Safe for Birds Indoor/House Plants Outdoor Plants African violet American bittersweet Aloe Autumn olive Areca palm Australian laurel Barberry BambooBamboo palm Bayberry Begonias American or European BeechBalsam, Douglas, Subalpine or White FirBird's nest fern Black, Norway, Red, or White SpruceBladdernut Blueberry Boston fern Bottle brush fern Canary Island palm Coralberry ComfreyChristmas cactus Coffee tree Common, European or Red ElderberryCorn plant Cotoneaster firethornCrabapple Creeping fig Danish ivy Devil's ivy Dogwood Dragon tree European fan palmFiddle leaf fig Fig treeFlame nettle Grape vineHawaiian scheffler Huckleberry Indian laurel Jade plantKangaroo vine Lace fern Lady palm Maidenhair fernMarigold Ming fern Mother fern Mother-in-law's tongueNasturtium Norfolk pine Paradise palm Parlor palm PepperomiaPonderosa, Spruce, Virginia, or White Pine Prayer plant Purple passionPyracantha Raspberry Rose Rubber treeSnowberry Spider plant Umbrella treeViburnum Wandering JewWax plantWhite poplarWillow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I see in the toxic one Tobacco so what about tobacco stalks used for nesting, could this harm the birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IB Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Did mention that one before, Fifer, and didn't get a response on the forum, but since then have seen and planted Nicotania in my front garden, it's also called the nicotine plant, so its maybe that one the list refers to. But I still don't use tobacco stalks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovy1255 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 my birds especially young birds love to eat the leaves of the privot hedge never had them bad off this and scored with them so must be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IB Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 my birds especially young birds love to eat the leaves of the privot hedge never had them bad off this and scored with them so must be ok. Another list shows both the wood & leaves of privet as harmful. Remember that some substances build up in the body over time, and don't cause problems until they reach a certain level. Don't know for sure, but privet could contain that kind of substance. Strangely enough, pyracantha comes up as poisonous on that list? http://www.parrot-and-conure-world.com/non-toxic-for-birds.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex young Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 my birds especially young birds love to eat the leaves of the privot hedge never had them bad off this and scored with them so must be ok.Mine go for the box hedge,it doesn't seem to harm them but I try to discourage it,my wife planted it to stop the birds pecking in the borders which I think is a lot worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just ask me Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 great list that :emoticon-0137-clapping: seen one that deadly to us males too Mother-in-law's tongue :emoticon-0136-giggle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 yes interesting reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 an old one by the late IB, and interesting, any members thoughts on plants, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philg50 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 I often and have heard of probs with Rhubarb leaves . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDCHEQHEN Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 A good plant to have in the garden is Verbascum. It is a herbal remedy for minor ailments and respiratory infections. Birds will peck at it. It is a constituent of some pigeon supplements currently on the market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 what was the plant that was good for keeping cats out of your garden ,but not good for birds ?/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovy1255 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Lads plant livingstone daisies ,the green leaves are velvetly to touch and birds devour them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillstreetblues48 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 what was the plant that was good for keeping cats out of your garden ,but not good for birds ?/Lillies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomanbev Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 very interesting any plant that cause rapid heart rate would be deadly to our friend bopand not illegal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 what was the plant that was good for keeping cats out of your garden ,but not good for birds ?/ I think it was Coleus , think that's the correct name, had a certain scent to it which cats did'nt like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 I think it was Coleus , think that's the correct name, had a certain scent to it which cats did'nt like I think Coleus is an indoor plant. Green and Maroon variegated leaves. You nip out the flower buds to encourage it to bush up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 I think Coleus is an indoor plant. Green and Maroon variegated leaves. You nip out the flower buds to encourage it to bush up. I must have it wrong then the one I am thinking about was used to keep cats from your garden , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddymac Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Coleus plants are mainly an outdoor garden plant, but they can be cultivated to grow indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Coleus plants are mainly an outdoor garden plant, but they can be cultivated to grow indoors. I've only ever seen them indoors. Do they require a mild climate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddymac Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 I've only ever seen them indoors. Do they require a mild climate? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDCHEQHEN Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 what was the plant that was good for keeping cats out of your garden ,but not good for birds ?/ http://catsaway.org/cat-repellent-plants/ coleus canina is the one you must have been thinking about - looks totally different from the coleus I associate by that name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 http://catsaway.org/cat-repellent-plants/ coleus canina is the one you must have been thinking about - looks totally different from the coleus I associate by that name Aah, that is a different plant from the one I was thinking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddymac Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 http://catsaway.org/cat-repellent-plants/ coleus canina is the one you must have been thinking about - looks totally different from the coleus I associate by that nameSpot on Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 http://catsaway.org/...pellent-plants/ coleus canina is the one you must have been thinking about - looks totally different from the coleus I associate by that name very good and interesting link thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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