Pet safety
Is Mother Fern toxic to cats?
Asplenium bulbiferum
No — mother fern 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (listed by name as 'Mother Fern', Asplenium bulbiferum, with no toxic principle). Safe around pets, though eating large amounts of any plant may cause mild stomach upset.
Is mother fern toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is mother fern toxic to cats?
No — mother fern 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (listed by name as 'Mother Fern', Asplenium bulbiferum, with no toxic principle). Safe around pets, though eating large amounts of any plant may cause mild stomach upset.
Is mother fern safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists mother fern 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 mother fern toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Mother Fern is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full mother fern 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 mother fern pet-safety
- Is mother fern toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is mother fern toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete mother fern care guide