Is Kerala Lagenandra toxic to cats?

Yes — kerala lagenandra is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Lagenandra keralensis belongs to the Araceae family and contains calcium oxalate crystals common to all aroids. Ingestion by pets causes oral pain, hypersalivation, and gastrointestinal upset. The genus is not individually ASPCA-listed, but Araceae family toxicity applies to all Lagenandra species.

Lagenandra keralensis belongs to the Araceae family and contains calcium oxalate crystals common to all aroids. Ingestion by pets causes oral pain, hypersalivation, and gastrointestinal upset. The genus is not individually ASPCA-listed, but Araceae family toxicity applies to all Lagenandra species. 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 kerala lagenandra.

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK 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: Kerala Lagenandra is toxic to dogs as well. See the full kerala lagenandra 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.