Orange ice plant Toxic?

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Lampranthus aurantiacus (DC.) Schwantes

Contains alkaloids but no confirmed animal or human poisoning cases are on public record

Is not safe to use as feed for any pet, livestock, or working animal species

Can be easily misidentified as multiple non-toxic related succulent species in the Aizoaceae family

FAQ

Is Orange ice plant toxic to Humans?

No confirmed poisoning symptoms are documented in available published research to date (Low)

Is Orange ice plant toxic to Cats?

No confirmed poisoning symptoms are documented in available published research to date (Low)

Is Orange ice plant toxic to Dogs?

No confirmed poisoning symptoms are documented in available published research to date (Low)

Is Orange ice plant toxic to Horses?

No confirmed poisoning symptoms are documented in available published research to date (Low)

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Toxicity Details

Humans

Low

No confirmed poisoning symptoms are documented in available published research to date

Cats

Low

No confirmed poisoning symptoms are documented in available published research to date

Dogs

Low

No confirmed poisoning symptoms are documented in available published research to date

Horses

Low

No confirmed poisoning symptoms are documented in available published research to date

Toxicity Snapshot

Toxic PartsAll plant parts contain alkaloids; no specific high-toxicity plant part has been isolated in available research

Exposure RouteIngestion is the only confirmed potential exposure route; dermal contact is not considered hazardous

Toxic CompoundsAlkaloids

First Aid & Prevention

First 30 Minutes

• Remove any remaining plant material from the mouth of the exposed person or animal immediately
• Rinse the mouth thoroughly with clean, cool water to remove residual plant debris
• Monitor for unusual symptoms such as gastrointestinal distress for the 24 hours following exposure

Contact Vet Immediately

• If your pet or livestock ingests large quantities of the plant
• If unusual symptoms like vomiting, lethargy, or diarrhea develop after exposure
• If you are unsure of the total amount of plant consumed by the animal

Prevention

• Do not plant orange ice plant in areas accessible to grazing livestock or unsupervised pets
• Never use this plant as a supplemental feed source for any animal species
• Learn to distinguish this species from non-toxic related Aizoaceae succulents to avoid misidentification

Treatment & Prognosis

• Supportive care focused on managing any gastrointestinal symptoms that develop post-ingestion
• Activated charcoal may be administered if large quantities are ingested shortly before receiving care
• No specific antidote exists, all treatment is symptomatic and supportive

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Professional Toxicology

Scientific NameLampranthus aurantiacus (DC.) Schwantes

AliasesTrailing ice plant、Mittagsblume (German)、Ficoïde orange (French)、Lampranthe orange (French)、Lampranthus glaucoides (Haw) N.E.Br.、Mesembryanthemum glaucoides Haw.、Mesembryanthemum aurantiacum DC.

Toxicity Grade

HumansLow

CatsLow

DogsLow

HorsesLow

Target Organs

No specific target organs identified due to lack of confirmed poisoning cases

Mechanism of Action

• Contains uncharacterized alkaloid compounds; no specific toxic mechanism has been documented in available research

Other Species Risk (CliniTox)

Information from CliniTox veterinary text.

Livestock (cattle, sheep, goats): No confirmed poisoning cases reported, but the plant is explicitly unsuitable for use as feed

Small companion mammals (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters): No toxicity data available, avoid feeding this plant to small herbivorous pets

Confusion Risk

The following plants look similar and may be confused:

Other Lampranthus species Lampranthus spp.

Visually similar trailing succulents with bright daisy-like flowers; most other Lampranthus species are confirmed non-toxic, unlike L. aurantiacus

Delosperma species Delosperma spp.

Commonly called hardy ice plants, visually near-identical with fleshy leaves and bright blooms; all Delosperma species are confirmed non-toxic

Faucaria species Faucaria spp.

Small rosette-forming succulents in the same Aizoaceae family; all Faucaria species are confirmed non-toxic

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Data Sources

1. CliniTox (Universität Zürich)

This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. If ingestion or poisoning is suspected, seek medical or veterinary attention immediately.

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