Is Kohleria 'Hannah Roberts' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists kohleria 'hannah roberts' 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. Kohleria is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database. While it shares the Gesneriaceae family with the ASPCA-listed non-toxic African violet and goldfish plant, the genus itself is unverified, so treat it with caution and verify with a vet before regarding it as pet-safe.

Kohleria is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database. While it shares the Gesneriaceae family with the ASPCA-listed non-toxic African violet and goldfish plant, the genus itself is unverified, so treat it with caution and verify with a vet before regarding it as pet-safe. 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 kohleria 'hannah roberts'.

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: Kohleria 'Hannah Roberts' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full kohleria 'hannah roberts' 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.