Pet safety
Is Moon Valley Pilea toxic to cats?
Pilea mollis 'Moon Valley'
No — moon valley pilea 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. The genus Pilea is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (for example aluminium plant, Pilea cadierei, and friendship plant, Pilea involucrata). Moon Valley pilea carries no reported toxic principle and is considered safe around cats and dogs, though nibbling any houseplant may cause mild stomach upset.
Is moon valley pilea toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is moon valley pilea toxic to cats?
No — moon valley pilea 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. The genus Pilea is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (for example aluminium plant, Pilea cadierei, and friendship plant, Pilea involucrata). Moon Valley pilea carries no reported toxic principle and is considered safe around cats and dogs, though nibbling any houseplant may cause mild stomach upset.
Is moon valley pilea safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists moon valley pilea 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 moon valley pilea toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Moon Valley Pilea is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full moon valley pilea 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 moon valley pilea pet-safety
- Is moon valley pilea toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is moon valley pilea toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete moon valley pilea care guide