Is African Baobab toxic to cats?

No — african baobab is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Adansonia digitata is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs or cats. The fruit pulp, leaves, seeds, and flowers are all widely consumed as human food across Africa with no documented toxicity to companion animals. The earlier search result conflating baobab with cycad toxicity is incorrect — Adansonia is in family Malvaceae, not Cycadaceae, and contains no cycasin.

Yes — the ASPCA lists african baobab as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: African Baobab is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full african baobab pet-safety guide for both species.

Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.