Though the toxins in the silver dollar are unknown, all parts of the plant are dangerous to cats, including the stem, leaves, petals, roots, and seeds. Although easily grown both indoors and out, the silver dollar plant is a popular houseplant, which creates a high risk for feline toxic fatality.
A member of the Crassulaceae family, the silver dollar plant is known throughout the world by its scientific name, Crassula arborescens. To the rest of the world, the silver dollar plant is known by its common names, including the Chinese jade and the silver jade plant. The silver dollar plant is native to South Africa but can be found all over the world due to its hardy nature. The Silver Dollar plant can be identified by its fleshy blue-grey or dark green rounded leaves and thick, strong stems. This unique plant grows close to the ground and resembles a small tree in appearance, but in the winter time, a cluster of pink or white star-shaped flowers will appear near the leaves.