Is Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu' toxic to cats?

No — dionaea muscipula 'akai ryu' 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses (Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula); the Red Dragon cultivar shares this classification. Per the ASPCA, ingestion may cause at most mild gastrointestinal upset, so it is considered safe, but the delicate traps are best kept out of a pet's reach to protect the plant.

Yes — the ASPCA lists dionaea muscipula 'akai ryu' 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: Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full dionaea muscipula 'akai ryu' 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.