Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Caladium Aaron toxic to cats?

Caladium bicolor 'Aaron'

Toxic to cats

Yes — caladium aaron 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. ASPCA lists Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) as toxic to cats and dogs. Leaves and tuber contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. The tuber is the most concentrated part, so keep plants and stored tubers away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate caladium aaron

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move caladium aaron 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 caladium aaron to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is caladium aaron toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is caladium aaron toxic to cats?

Yes — caladium aaron is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) as toxic to cats and dogs. Leaves and tuber contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. The tuber is the most concentrated part, so keep plants and stored tubers away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats caladium aaron?

ASPCA lists Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) as toxic to cats and dogs. Leaves and tuber contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. The tuber is the most concentrated part, so keep plants and stored tubers away from pets. 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 caladium aaron.

What should I do if my cat ate caladium aaron?

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 caladium aaron toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Caladium Aaron is toxic to dogs as well. See the full caladium aaron pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to caladium aaron?

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 caladium aaron pet-safety