Pet safety
Is Muscari 'White Magic' toxic to cats?
Muscari botryoides 'White Magic'
No — muscari 'white magic' 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. Grape hyacinth (Muscari) is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, with no toxic principle given for the genus; this white cultivar shares that status. It is considered a pet-safe spring bulb, though eating large amounts of any plant material may cause mild, transient stomach upset.
Is muscari 'white magic' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is muscari 'white magic' toxic to cats?
No — muscari 'white magic' 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. Grape hyacinth (Muscari) is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, with no toxic principle given for the genus; this white cultivar shares that status. It is considered a pet-safe spring bulb, though eating large amounts of any plant material may cause mild, transient stomach upset.
Is muscari 'white magic' safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists muscari 'white magic' 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 muscari 'white magic' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Muscari 'White Magic' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full muscari 'white magic' 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 muscari 'white magic' pet-safety
- Is muscari 'white magic' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is muscari 'white magic' toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete muscari 'white magic' care guide