Is Janke's Gesneriad toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists janke's gesneriad 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. Jancaea heldreichii has not been assessed by the ASPCA. No toxic principles are documented in veterinary or horticultural literature, but given the absence of a formal safety listing, a precautionary mildly-toxic rating is applied. Seek veterinary advice if a pet consumes any part of this plant.

Jancaea heldreichii has not been assessed by the ASPCA. No toxic principles are documented in veterinary or horticultural literature, but given the absence of a formal safety listing, a precautionary mildly-toxic rating is applied. Seek veterinary advice if a pet consumes any part of this plant. 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 janke's gesneriad.

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: Janke's Gesneriad is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full janke's gesneriad 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.