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title: "Hi, everyone! I’m new here and also relatively new to houseplants…"
description: "Hi, everyone! I’m new here and also relatively new to houseplants (unless you count the ones in my reptile enclosures). I recently ordered a pet-friendly…"
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community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Ashlee"
published: "2026-09-06T01:38:24.271727Z"
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# Hi, everyone! I’m new here and also relatively new to houseplants…

_Posted by Ashlee on 2026-09-06_

Hi, everyone! I’m new here and also relatively new to houseplants (unless you count the ones in my reptile enclosures). I recently ordered a pet-friendly mystery plant box out of curiosity. Three separate AIs, including Planta’s, are convinced it’s a Bird of Paradise (which is definitely not pet friendly). I checked with the vendor who has identified it as a Cast Iron Plant. I’m just concerned, as it doesn’t resemble my mature Cast Iron Plant. I am keeping it far away from my cats as a precaution. Can anyone help me positively identify this mystery baby plant so I can give it the best care?

Thank you for your help!

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2PrKaefCBdF0lPeIYKQ8cnIgN3mb9yEtxnykrtRFDfc/61ILo774T4uH1nXQcVb9LA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2PrKaefCBdF0lPeIYKQ8cnIgN3mb9yEtxnykrtRFDfc/1VyE6artRYKoCBK5TctEjQ.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### NashvilleNDP commented on 2026-09-06

That looks like it’s in the philodendron family.

### plantgeek commented on 2026-09-06

looks like a juvenile castiron. juveniles often don't look quite right compared to mature individuals because they're not done developing yet. like the differences between human children and adults

#### Ashlee replied on 2026-09-06

Thank you so much!

### Tippy commented on 2026-09-06

Remember they are only harmful if eaten by people or pets

#### Ashlee replied on 2026-09-06

I definitely have no plans to eat it, but I can’t guarantee that a cat won’t try.

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