Is Costa Rican Goldfish Vine toxic to cats?

No — costa rican goldfish vine 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's Gold-Fish Plant entry (Hypocyrta nummularia, a relative in the Gesneriaceae) is non-toxic to dogs and cats; Columnea itself is not individually listed, so this verdict rests on family-level inference across the gesneriads. If your pet has eaten a large amount, confirm with your vet or the APCC on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK. Citation corrected 2026-07-30. C. consanguinea belongs to the same genus in the Gesneriaceae family. No toxic principles are reported for Columnea species.

Yes — the ASPCA lists costa rican goldfish vine 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: Costa Rican Goldfish Vine is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full costa rican goldfish vine 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.