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Is Bogner's Bucephalandra toxic to cats?

Bucephalandra bogneri

Toxic to cats

Yes — bogner's bucephalandra is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Bucephalandra belongs to the Araceae family, which contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion can cause intense oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting in cats and dogs. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus shares the toxic-family profile of all aroids.

What to do if your cat ate bogner's bucephalandra

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move bogner's bucephalandra out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of bogner's bucephalandra to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten bogner's bucephalandra, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is bogner's bucephalandra toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is bogner's bucephalandra toxic to cats?

Yes — bogner's bucephalandra is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Bucephalandra belongs to the Araceae family, which contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion can cause intense oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting in cats and dogs. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus shares the toxic-family profile of all aroids.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats bogner's bucephalandra?

Bucephalandra belongs to the Araceae family, which contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion can cause intense oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting in cats and dogs. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus shares the toxic-family profile of all aroids. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to bogner's bucephalandra.

What should I do if my cat ate bogner's bucephalandra?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is bogner's bucephalandra toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Bogner's Bucephalandra is toxic to dogs as well. See the full bogner's bucephalandra pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to bogner's bucephalandra?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full bogner's bucephalandra pet-safety