Is Many-Flowered Epidendrum toxic to cats?

No — many-flowered epidendrum 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. Epidendrum is not individually listed by ASPCA. No toxic principle is documented for the genus. The ASPCA lists multiple orchid genera as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. As a precaution, discourage pets from chewing the canes, as ingestion of any non-food material can cause mild gastric upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists many-flowered epidendrum 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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Many-Flowered Epidendrum is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full many-flowered epidendrum pet-safety guide for both species.

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.