Pet safety
Is Pilea cadierei 'Silver Tree' toxic to cats?
Pilea cadierei 'Silver Tree'
No — pilea cadierei 'silver tree' 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. Pilea (including aluminium plant types) is on the ASPCA non-toxic plant list, so 'Silver Tree' is pet-safe; ingestion of plant material may still cause mild GI upset.
Is pilea cadierei 'silver tree' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is pilea cadierei 'silver tree' toxic to cats?
No — pilea cadierei 'silver tree' 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. Pilea (including aluminium plant types) is on the ASPCA non-toxic plant list, so 'Silver Tree' is pet-safe; ingestion of plant material may still cause mild GI upset.
Is pilea cadierei 'silver tree' safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists pilea cadierei 'silver tree' 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 pilea cadierei 'silver tree' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pilea cadierei 'Silver Tree' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full pilea cadierei 'silver tree' 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 pilea cadierei 'silver tree' pet-safety
- Is pilea cadierei 'silver tree' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is pilea cadierei 'silver tree' toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete pilea cadierei 'silver tree' care guide