Is Callisia Repens 'Gold' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists callisia repens 'gold' as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Callisia repens is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but it belongs to the Commelinaceae family alongside the ASPCA-listed toxic Tradescantia (Inch Plant), and the species is documented to cause allergic contact dermatitis in pets. Treat as a mild skin and GI irritant and verify with a vet if ingested.

Callisia repens is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but it belongs to the Commelinaceae family alongside the ASPCA-listed toxic Tradescantia (Inch Plant), and the species is documented to cause allergic contact dermatitis in pets. Treat as a mild skin and GI irritant and verify with a vet if ingested. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to callisia repens 'gold'.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Callisia Repens 'Gold' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full callisia repens 'gold' pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.