Pet safety
Is Crested Hart's Tongue Fern toxic to cats?
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum'
No — crested hart's tongue fern 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. Asplenium scolopendrium (hart's tongue fern) is widely reported as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; no irritant compounds are documented for this genus, and ingestion is not expected to cause significant harm beyond possible mild digestive upset from consuming plant material.
Is crested hart's tongue fern toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is crested hart's tongue fern toxic to cats?
No — crested hart's tongue fern 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. Asplenium scolopendrium (hart's tongue fern) is widely reported as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; no irritant compounds are documented for this genus, and ingestion is not expected to cause significant harm beyond possible mild digestive upset from consuming plant material.
Is crested hart's tongue fern safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists crested hart's tongue fern 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 crested hart's tongue fern toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Crested Hart's Tongue Fern is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full crested hart's tongue fern 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 crested hart's tongue fern pet-safety
- Is crested hart's tongue fern toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is crested hart's tongue fern toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete crested hart's tongue fern care guide