Is Baby Tears (Pilea) toxic to cats?

No — baby tears (pilea) 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. Pilea depressa is not individually listed in the ASPCA database, but the Pilea genus is clean: ASPCA lists multiple Pilea species (microphylla, mucosa, cadierei, involucrata, nummulariifolia) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, and none as toxic. Treated as pet-safe; eating large amounts may still cause mild stomach upset, so verify with your vet if concerned. Note: this is the Pilea "baby tears," not the unrelated Soleirolia soleirolii sold under the same nickname.

Yes — the ASPCA lists baby tears (pilea) 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: Baby Tears (Pilea) is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full baby tears (pilea) 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.