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Is Hooker's Ginger Lily toxic to cats?

Hedychium hookeri

Non-toxic to cats

No — hooker's ginger lily 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Hedychium coronarium (butterfly ginger) and Hedychium gardnerianum (kahili ginger) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; Hedychium hookeri is a member of the same genus with no identified toxic principles, and is considered non-toxic.

Is hooker's ginger lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hooker's ginger lily toxic to cats?

No — hooker's ginger lily 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. The ASPCA lists Hedychium coronarium (butterfly ginger) and Hedychium gardnerianum (kahili ginger) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses; Hedychium hookeri is a member of the same genus with no identified toxic principles, and is considered non-toxic.

Is hooker's ginger lily safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists hooker's ginger lily 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.

Is hooker's ginger lily toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hooker's Ginger Lily is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full hooker's ginger lily pet-safety guide for both species.

What other plants are safe for cats?

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.

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