Pet safety
Is Long-leaf Parlor Palm toxic to cats?
Chamaedorea oblongata
No — long-leaf parlor 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. Chamaedorea oblongata belongs to the Chamaedorea genus, which ASPCA lists as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses (listed under Parlor Palm, Bamboo Palm, and Chamaedorea). The foliage is considered safe for pets.
Is long-leaf parlor palm toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is long-leaf parlor palm toxic to cats?
No — long-leaf parlor 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. Chamaedorea oblongata belongs to the Chamaedorea genus, which ASPCA lists as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses (listed under Parlor Palm, Bamboo Palm, and Chamaedorea). The foliage is considered safe for pets.
Is long-leaf parlor palm safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists long-leaf parlor 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 long-leaf parlor palm toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Long-leaf Parlor Palm is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full long-leaf parlor 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 long-leaf parlor palm pet-safety
- Is long-leaf parlor palm toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is long-leaf parlor palm toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete long-leaf parlor palm care guide