Pet safety
Is Beucker's Earth Star toxic to cats?
Cryptanthus beuckeri
No — beucker's earth 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Cryptanthus belongs to the Bromeliaceae family, which the ASPCA broadly considers non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Is beucker's earth star toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is beucker's earth star toxic to cats?
No — beucker's earth 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Cryptanthus belongs to the Bromeliaceae family, which the ASPCA broadly considers non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Is beucker's earth star safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists beucker's earth 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.
Is beucker's earth star toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Beucker's Earth Star is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full beucker's earth star 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 beucker's earth star pet-safety
- Is beucker's earth star toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is beucker's earth star toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete beucker's earth star care guide