Is Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor toxic to cats?

Yes — aglaonema pictum tricolor is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to pets. The ASPCA lists the genus (Chinese evergreen, Aglaonema modestum, family Araceae) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses; Aglaonema pictum 'Tricolor' is not individually named but is the same aroid genus. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, causing oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; the sap can also irritate skin. Keep away from pets and children and verify with a vet if ingested.

Toxic to pets. The ASPCA lists the genus (Chinese evergreen, Aglaonema modestum, family Araceae) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses; Aglaonema pictum 'Tricolor' is not individually named but is the same aroid genus. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, causing oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; the sap can also irritate skin. Keep away from pets and children and verify with a vet if ingested. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to aglaonema pictum tricolor.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Aglaonema Pictum Tricolor is toxic to dogs as well. See the full aglaonema pictum tricolor pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.