Pet safety
Is Large-Bulb Bulbophyllum toxic to cats?
Bulbophyllum macrobulbon
No — large-bulb bulbophyllum 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. ASPCA lists Bulbophyllum appendiculatum (Old World Orchid) as non-toxic to dogs and cats. B. macrobulbon is not individually assessed by ASPCA, but no toxic principle has been documented in the Bulbophyllum genus. The foul-smelling flowers are a deterrent rather than a hazard.
Is large-bulb bulbophyllum toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is large-bulb bulbophyllum toxic to cats?
No — large-bulb bulbophyllum 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. ASPCA lists Bulbophyllum appendiculatum (Old World Orchid) as non-toxic to dogs and cats. B. macrobulbon is not individually assessed by ASPCA, but no toxic principle has been documented in the Bulbophyllum genus. The foul-smelling flowers are a deterrent rather than a hazard.
Is large-bulb bulbophyllum safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists large-bulb bulbophyllum 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 large-bulb bulbophyllum toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Large-Bulb Bulbophyllum is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full large-bulb bulbophyllum 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 large-bulb bulbophyllum pet-safety
- Is large-bulb bulbophyllum toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is large-bulb bulbophyllum toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete large-bulb bulbophyllum care guide