Is Saintpaulia 'Mac's Black Pearl' toxic to cats?

No — saintpaulia 'mac's black pearl' 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 lists the African violet (Saintpaulia spp.) as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses; this cultivar shares that status. Ingestion may cause mild, transient stomach upset at most. Note that systemic insecticides or fertiliser residues on a plant can themselves harm pets.

Yes — the ASPCA lists saintpaulia 'mac's black pearl' 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: Saintpaulia 'Mac's Black Pearl' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full saintpaulia 'mac's black pearl' 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.