Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Large-Flowered Petrocosmea toxic to cats?

Petrocosmea grandiflora

Non-toxic to cats

No — large-flowered petrocosmea 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. Petrocosmea grandiflora is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Gesneriaceae family has no known toxic principles and no toxic compounds have been reported in the Petrocosmea genus.

Is large-flowered petrocosmea toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is large-flowered petrocosmea toxic to cats?

No — large-flowered petrocosmea 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. Petrocosmea grandiflora is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Gesneriaceae family has no known toxic principles and no toxic compounds have been reported in the Petrocosmea genus.

Is large-flowered petrocosmea safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists large-flowered petrocosmea 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-flowered petrocosmea toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Large-Flowered Petrocosmea is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full large-flowered petrocosmea 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-flowered petrocosmea pet-safety