Is Calathea Beauty Star toxic to cats?

No — calathea beauty star 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 cultivar 'Beauty Star' is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the genus is clean: ASPCA lists Calathea/Goeppertia members (such as Calathea lancifolia, the Rattlesnake Plant) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, with no toxic members in the genus. Treat it as pet-safe, though eating large amounts of foliage may cause mild, mechanical stomach upset; verify with your vet if a pet is symptomatic.

Yes — the ASPCA lists calathea beauty star 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: Calathea Beauty Star is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full calathea beauty star 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.