Is Olive Porroglossum toxic to cats?

No — olive porroglossum 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. Porroglossum is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Most orchids in this family are listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats and dogs; Porroglossum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus has no known toxic principles. Based on the non-toxic family profile, this orchid is considered pet-safe, though ingestion of any plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists olive porroglossum 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: Olive Porroglossum is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full olive porroglossum 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.