Pet safety
Is Alsobia dianthiflora toxic to cats?
Alsobia dianthiflora
No — alsobia dianthiflora 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Lace Flower Vine (Episcia dianthiflora, syn. Alsobia dianthiflora) as non-toxic to dogs and cats, and also lists the related genus Episcia as non-toxic. Ingestion is not expected to cause poisoning, though chewing any plant may cause mild, transient stomach upset.
Is alsobia dianthiflora toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is alsobia dianthiflora toxic to cats?
No — alsobia dianthiflora 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. The ASPCA lists Lace Flower Vine (Episcia dianthiflora, syn. Alsobia dianthiflora) as non-toxic to dogs and cats, and also lists the related genus Episcia as non-toxic. Ingestion is not expected to cause poisoning, though chewing any plant may cause mild, transient stomach upset.
Is alsobia dianthiflora safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists alsobia dianthiflora 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.
Is alsobia dianthiflora toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Alsobia dianthiflora is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full alsobia dianthiflora pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for cats?
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.
Full alsobia dianthiflora pet-safety
- Is alsobia dianthiflora toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is alsobia dianthiflora toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete alsobia dianthiflora care guide