Is Copperleaf Toxic to Dogs and Cats? (2026)
Acalypha godseffiana
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Quick facts
| Toxic to dogs | Yes |
|---|---|
| Toxic to cats | Yes |
| Toxic to horses | Yes |
| Toxic component | Unidentified, low-documented toxicity |
| Onset of symptoms | Within a few hours |
| Indoor / outdoor | indoor |
If your pet ate this plant
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Symptoms in dogs
- Mild GI upset
Symptoms in cats
- Mild GI upset
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What to do
Usually resolves without treatment; one of the more mildly documented entries on this list.
Toxic component and mechanism
The toxic component in Copperleaf is unidentified, low-documented toxicity.
What makes this plant different
Copperleaf's dramatic, multicolored foliage (giving it names like 'Firestorm') is its main selling point as an ornamental — its actual documented toxicity is among the mildest and least well-characterized on this entire list.
Plant identification
- Scientific name
- Acalypha godseffiana
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Also known as
- Copperleaf, Firestorm, match-me-if-you-can
- Typically found
- indoor
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Last verified: July 2, 2026 · Cross-referenced with ASPCA Animal Poison Control