Is Beautiful Besleria toxic to cats?

No — beautiful besleria 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. Besleria is in the Gesneriaceae family, which has no documented toxic principles for cats, dogs, or horses. The genus is not individually listed by ASPCA, but Gesneriaceae broadly (including closely related genera Columnea, Episcia, Aeschynanthus) are classified non-toxic by ASPCA. Exercise standard caution and keep out of reach of pets as with any plant.

Yes — the ASPCA lists beautiful besleria 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: Beautiful Besleria is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full beautiful besleria 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.