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Is Columnea 'Inferno' toxic to cats?

Columnea 'Inferno'

Non-toxic to cats

No — columnea 'inferno' 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (Gold-Fish Plant, listed as Hypocyrta nummularia, family Gesneriaceae), the goldfish-plant genus, with no toxic principles. As with most houseplants, ingesting large amounts may cause mild, short-lived stomach upset.

Is columnea 'inferno' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is columnea 'inferno' toxic to cats?

No — columnea 'inferno' 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (Gold-Fish Plant, listed as Hypocyrta nummularia, family Gesneriaceae), the goldfish-plant genus, with no toxic principles. As with most houseplants, ingesting large amounts may cause mild, short-lived stomach upset.

Is columnea 'inferno' safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists columnea 'inferno' 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 columnea 'inferno' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Columnea 'Inferno' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full columnea 'inferno' 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.

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