Is Schiede's goldfish plant toxic to cats?

No — schiede's goldfish plant 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. Columnea schiedeana is a Gesneriaceae gesneriad with no documented toxic compounds. The genus is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the closely related gesneriad Episcia is ASPCA-confirmed non-toxic to cats and dogs, and no toxic principles are known for the family. Ingestion of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists schiede's goldfish plant 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: Schiede's goldfish plant is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full schiede's goldfish plant 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.