Pet safety
Is Calathea Ornata 'Sanderiana' toxic to cats?
Goeppertia ornata 'Sanderiana' (syn. Calathea ornata 'Sanderiana')
No — calathea ornata 'sanderiana' 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 Calathea (Calathea spp., family Marantaceae) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, and this genus-level entry covers Calathea ornata 'Sanderiana'. As with any plant, nibbling large amounts may cause mild, temporary stomach upset, so verify with your vet if your pet has eaten a lot.
Is calathea ornata 'sanderiana' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is calathea ornata 'sanderiana' toxic to cats?
No — calathea ornata 'sanderiana' 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 Calathea (Calathea spp., family Marantaceae) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, and this genus-level entry covers Calathea ornata 'Sanderiana'. As with any plant, nibbling large amounts may cause mild, temporary stomach upset, so verify with your vet if your pet has eaten a lot.
Is calathea ornata 'sanderiana' safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists calathea ornata 'sanderiana' 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 calathea ornata 'sanderiana' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Calathea Ornata 'Sanderiana' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full calathea ornata 'sanderiana' 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 calathea ornata 'sanderiana' pet-safety
- Is calathea ornata 'sanderiana' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is calathea ornata 'sanderiana' toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete calathea ornata 'sanderiana' care guide