Is Ric Rac Cactus toxic to cats?

No — ric rac cactus 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. The ASPCA does not individually list Disocactus (Epiphyllum) anguliger, but it does list its close congener, the Orchid Cactus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum), as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, and no cactus in the family Cactaceae is on the ASPCA toxic list. On that basis the ric rac cactus is regarded as pet-safe and contains no known toxic compounds. As a sensible caveat, the stems carry small bristly spines along the notches and new growth, and chewing any houseplant can cause mild, transient stomach upset, so keep it out of reach of determined nibblers.

Yes — the ASPCA lists ric rac cactus 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: Ric Rac Cactus is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full ric rac cactus 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.