Is Few-flowered Lysionotus toxic to cats?

No — few-flowered lysionotus 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. Lysionotus pauciflorus is a member of Gesneriaceae. The ASPCA lists many genera in this family as non-toxic to dogs and cats. Lysionotus is not individually listed by ASPCA, but no toxic principles are known for this genus. No significant evidence of toxicity to common household pets has been reported.

Yes — the ASPCA lists few-flowered lysionotus 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: Few-flowered Lysionotus is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full few-flowered lysionotus 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.