Is Brassavola digbyana toxic to cats?

No — brassavola digbyana 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. Orchids are broadly regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs (the ASPCA lists Cattleya and Phalaenopsis as non-toxic) (e.g. Cattleya and Phalaenopsis are explicitly non-toxic, and Brassavola/Rhyncholaelia is a close Cattleya-alliance relative). No toxic principle is reported. As with any non-food plant, excessive chewing may cause mild, transient GI upset, and avoid pets ingesting plants treated with pesticides.

Yes — the ASPCA lists brassavola digbyana 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: Brassavola digbyana is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full brassavola digbyana 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.