Plant guide
Freesia
Freesia spp.
Freesias are non-toxic to cats. Discourage chewing, and check every other flower in a mixed bouquet separately.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Freesia species and cultivated freesias; the photo is identified to genus only and does not establish a particular species or cultivar.
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Freesia spp. — Freesia flowers.jpg
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License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Freesia spp.
- Scope
- Genus-level group
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Freesia species and cultivated freesias; the photo is identified to genus only and does not establish a particular species or cultivar.
- Light
- Sunny position or Some direct sun
Full sun to partial shade.
- Watering
- Keep evenly moist
Keep actively growing plants moist with good drainage.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
The source distinguishes 60-70 F days and 40-55 F nights; these are not a single all-day range.
- Humidity
No specific humidity target established.
- Potting
- Moist, organic-rich, well-drained soil; use a deep pot for containers.
- Through the year
- Protect corms from freezing; lift and store them where winters are too cold.
Growing-guide sources
- Freesia spp. ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
Freesia species and cultivated freesias; the photo is identified to genus only and does not establish a particular species or cultivar.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-16. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.