Pet safety
Is Peperomia obtusifolia 'Lemon Lime' toxic to cats?
Peperomia obtusifolia 'Lemon Lime'
No — peperomia obtusifolia 'lemon lime' 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. Peperomia is included on the ASPCA non-toxic plant list, so 'Lemon Lime' poses no oxalate or alkaloid poisoning risk, though nibbling any plant can cause mild stomach upset.
Is peperomia obtusifolia 'lemon lime' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is peperomia obtusifolia 'lemon lime' toxic to cats?
No — peperomia obtusifolia 'lemon lime' 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. Peperomia is included on the ASPCA non-toxic plant list, so 'Lemon Lime' poses no oxalate or alkaloid poisoning risk, though nibbling any plant can cause mild stomach upset.
Is peperomia obtusifolia 'lemon lime' safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists peperomia obtusifolia 'lemon lime' 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 peperomia obtusifolia 'lemon lime' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Peperomia obtusifolia 'Lemon Lime' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full peperomia obtusifolia 'lemon lime' 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 peperomia obtusifolia 'lemon lime' pet-safety
- Is peperomia obtusifolia 'lemon lime' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is peperomia obtusifolia 'lemon lime' toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete peperomia obtusifolia 'lemon lime' care guide