Pet safety
Is Boat-Shaped Orthophytum toxic to cats?
Orthophytum navioides
No — boat-shaped orthophytum 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 the Bromeliaceae family as non-toxic to cats and dogs; Orthophytum navioides is considered non-toxic. Ingestion of plant material may cause mild transient gastrointestinal upset.
Is boat-shaped orthophytum toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is boat-shaped orthophytum toxic to cats?
No — boat-shaped orthophytum 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 the Bromeliaceae family as non-toxic to cats and dogs; Orthophytum navioides is considered non-toxic. Ingestion of plant material may cause mild transient gastrointestinal upset.
Is boat-shaped orthophytum safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists boat-shaped orthophytum 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 boat-shaped orthophytum toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Boat-Shaped Orthophytum is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full boat-shaped orthophytum 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 boat-shaped orthophytum pet-safety
- Is boat-shaped orthophytum toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is boat-shaped orthophytum toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete boat-shaped orthophytum care guide