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Coral bells
Heuchera sanguinea
Coral bells identified as Heuchera sanguinea are non-toxic to cats. Their airy red or pink blooms can add color to a cat-conscious garden.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Heuchera sanguinea only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Heuchera sanguinea
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Heuchera sanguinea only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
- Light
- Sunny position or Some direct sun
Full sun to partial shade.
- Watering
Water during dry spells.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
Outdoor perennial; no preferred indoor temperature interval proposed.
- Humidity
No specific humidity target established.
- Potting
- Well-drained soil rich in organic matter; avoid heavy clay.
- Through the year
- Remove spent flower stems to encourage further flowering.
Growing-guide sources
- Heuchera sanguinea ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
Heuchera sanguinea only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
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.