Pet safety
Is Mouse-Tail Air Plant toxic to cats?
Tillandsia myosura
No — mouse-tail air plant 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. Tillandsia is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. No toxic compounds are known in this species; the ribbed, slightly succulent leaves contain no known irritants.
Is mouse-tail air plant toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is mouse-tail air plant toxic to cats?
No — mouse-tail air plant 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. Tillandsia is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. No toxic compounds are known in this species; the ribbed, slightly succulent leaves contain no known irritants.
Is mouse-tail air plant safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists mouse-tail air plant 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 mouse-tail air plant toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Mouse-Tail Air Plant is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full mouse-tail air plant 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 mouse-tail air plant pet-safety
- Is mouse-tail air plant toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is mouse-tail air plant toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete mouse-tail air plant care guide