Is Nasturtium 'Empress of India' toxic to cats?

No — nasturtium 'empress of india' 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 lists garden nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. It is also edible for people. Do not confuse it with watercress (Nasturtium officinale), an unrelated plant the ASPCA lists as toxic; this true nasturtium poses no recognised pet poisoning risk.

Yes — the ASPCA lists nasturtium 'empress of india' 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: Nasturtium 'Empress of India' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full nasturtium 'empress of india' 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.