Is Blue Star Fern toxic to cats?

No — blue star fern 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 does not individually list Phlebodium aureum, but every true fern of this type that it does evaluate is rated non-toxic, including Button Fern (Pellaea rotundifolia), Boston Fern (Nephrolepis) and Maidenhair (Adiantum), and the genus contains no known toxic compounds. On that consistent basis it is treated as pet-safe to cats and dogs. As with any plant, nibbling large amounts may cause mild, transient stomach upset, and the toxic look-alike asparagus 'fern' (Asparagus) is a true fern in name only.

Yes — the ASPCA lists blue star fern 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: Blue Star Fern is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full blue star fern 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.