Is Pellionia daveauana toxic to cats?

No — pellionia daveauana 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 Pellionia is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (under Satin Pellionia, Pellionia pulchra, family Urticaceae); P. daveauana is the closely related sister species in the same genus and family, with no toxic principle reported. Note it is unrelated to true Begonia despite the trade name 'watermelon begonia'. Chewing may cause only mild, transient stomach upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists pellionia daveauana 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: Pellionia daveauana is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full pellionia daveauana 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.