Is Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri toxic to cats?

No — rhipsalidopsis gaertneri 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. Considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. The Easter cactus is the closely related holiday-cactus group covered by the ASPCA's non-toxic Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) listing; like Schlumbergera it carries no toxic principle, though the fibrous stems may cause mild, self-limiting digestive upset if chewed.

Yes — the ASPCA lists rhipsalidopsis gaertneri 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: Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full rhipsalidopsis gaertneri 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.