Pet safety
Is Lesser Petrocosmea toxic to cats?
Petrocosmea minor
No — lesser 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 is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but belongs to the Gesneriaceae family, which has no known toxic principles and includes the widely recognized non-toxic African violet. No toxic compounds have been reported in the genus.
Is lesser petrocosmea toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is lesser petrocosmea toxic to cats?
No — lesser 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 is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but belongs to the Gesneriaceae family, which has no known toxic principles and includes the widely recognized non-toxic African violet. No toxic compounds have been reported in the genus.
Is lesser petrocosmea safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists lesser 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 lesser petrocosmea toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lesser Petrocosmea is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full lesser 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 lesser petrocosmea pet-safety
- Is lesser petrocosmea toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is lesser petrocosmea toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete lesser petrocosmea care guide