Is Hardy Chinese Windmill Palm toxic to cats?

No — hardy chinese windmill palm 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-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs; it appears individually on the ASPCA database as 'Windmill Palm' (Trachycarpus fortunei). Any irritation is mechanical from the fibrous, sharp-edged leaf stalks rather than chemical, so curious pets should still be discouraged from chewing.

Yes — the ASPCA lists hardy chinese windmill palm 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: Hardy Chinese Windmill Palm is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full hardy chinese windmill palm 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.