Cyrtomium — 16 species

Most Cyrtomium are pet-safe. Of the 16 Cyrtomium species we cover, 15 are non-toxic on the ASPCA list and 1 carry a toxic or mildly-toxic rating. Even so, confirm the individual species before trusting it around pets.

Most Cyrtomium do best in low to medium indirect light. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it wants more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much direct sun.

Many Cyrtomium are beginner-friendly — they tolerate lower light and forgiving watering. Water to how fast the pot actually dries rather than a fixed calendar and most will thrive.

Growli's care library covers 16 Cyrtomium species and varieties — browse them all above. They share a similar light, water and soil pattern, so once you learn one Cyrtomium, the rest follow closely.