Pet safety
Is Laos Lady Palm toxic to cats?
Rhapis laosensis
No — laos lady palm 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. Rhapis species are listed by ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs and cats. Rhapis laosensis is not individually listed, but shares the same genus as Rhapis excelsa which is ASPCA-confirmed non-toxic. No toxic principles are known for this genus.
Is laos lady palm toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is laos lady palm toxic to cats?
No — laos lady palm 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. Rhapis species are listed by ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs and cats. Rhapis laosensis is not individually listed, but shares the same genus as Rhapis excelsa which is ASPCA-confirmed non-toxic. No toxic principles are known for this genus.
Is laos lady palm safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists laos lady palm 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 laos lady palm toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Laos Lady Palm is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full laos lady palm 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 laos lady palm pet-safety
- Is laos lady palm toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is laos lady palm toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete laos lady palm care guide