Pet safety
Is Cymbidium 'Showgirl' toxic to cats?
Cymbidium 'Showgirl'
No — cymbidium 'showgirl' 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 — Cymbidium is part of the orchid family, which the ASPCA classes as non-toxic. Eating a large quantity of any plant may cause mild, self-limiting digestive upset in pets, and any insecticide or fertiliser residue on the foliage is a greater concern than the orchid tissue itself.
Is cymbidium 'showgirl' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is cymbidium 'showgirl' toxic to cats?
No — cymbidium 'showgirl' 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 — Cymbidium is part of the orchid family, which the ASPCA classes as non-toxic. Eating a large quantity of any plant may cause mild, self-limiting digestive upset in pets, and any insecticide or fertiliser residue on the foliage is a greater concern than the orchid tissue itself.
Is cymbidium 'showgirl' safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists cymbidium 'showgirl' 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 cymbidium 'showgirl' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cymbidium 'Showgirl' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full cymbidium 'showgirl' 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 cymbidium 'showgirl' pet-safety
- Is cymbidium 'showgirl' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is cymbidium 'showgirl' toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete cymbidium 'showgirl' care guide