Is Diascia barberae 'Piccadilly' toxic to cats?

No — diascia barberae 'piccadilly' 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. Diascia is not listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database and has no recognised toxic principle; twinspur is generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs. As it is not individually ASPCA-listed, treat as pet-safe but unconfirmed, and expect only mild stomach upset if foliage is eaten in quantity.

Yes — the ASPCA lists diascia barberae 'piccadilly' 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: Diascia barberae 'Piccadilly' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full diascia barberae 'piccadilly' 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.