Is Friedrich's Cone Plant toxic to cats?

No — friedrich's cone plant 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. Conophytum friedrichiae is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Conophytum belongs to Aizoaceae, a family with no documented toxic compounds in dogs or cats. The closely related Lithops is explicitly ASPCA-listed as non-toxic. No toxic principles have been reported for Conophytum.

Yes — the ASPCA lists friedrich's cone plant 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: Friedrich's Cone Plant is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full friedrich's cone plant 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.