Pet safety
Is Lace Flower Vine toxic to cats?
Episcia dianthiflora
No — lace flower vine 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. Lace Flower Vine (Episcia / Alsobia dianthiflora) has its own ASPCA listing as non-toxic to cats and dogs. This gesneriad carries no known toxic principle, though ingestion of any houseplant may cause mild, transient gastrointestinal upset.
Is lace flower vine toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is lace flower vine toxic to cats?
No — lace flower vine 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. Lace Flower Vine (Episcia / Alsobia dianthiflora) has its own ASPCA listing as non-toxic to cats and dogs. This gesneriad carries no known toxic principle, though ingestion of any houseplant may cause mild, transient gastrointestinal upset.
Is lace flower vine safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists lace flower vine 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 lace flower vine toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lace Flower Vine is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full lace flower vine 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.
Full lace flower vine pet-safety
- Is lace flower vine toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is lace flower vine toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete lace flower vine care guide