Is Pink Quill toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink quill as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Tillandsia cyanea is not listed in the ASPCA database (no Tillandsia or air plant appears on its toxic or non-toxic lists). Air plants are generally low-risk, but some Tillandsia contain saponins (mild irritants), so treat it as mildly toxic and confirm with your vet; the stiff, pointed leaves also pose a minor mechanical hazard.

Tillandsia cyanea is not listed in the ASPCA database (no Tillandsia or air plant appears on its toxic or non-toxic lists). Air plants are generally low-risk, but some Tillandsia contain saponins (mild irritants), so treat it as mildly toxic and confirm with your vet; the stiff, pointed leaves also pose a minor mechanical hazard. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to pink quill.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pink Quill is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full pink quill pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.