Is Schismatoglottis Motleyana toxic to cats?

Yes — schismatoglottis motleyana is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Schismatoglottis is part of the Araceae (aroid) family, which the ASPCA classifies as toxic because of insoluble calcium oxalate crystals (raphides). Not individually listed, but as an aroid it should be treated as toxic; chewing causes oral pain, drooling, retching, vomiting, and pawing at the mouth in cats and dogs.

Schismatoglottis is part of the Araceae (aroid) family, which the ASPCA classifies as toxic because of insoluble calcium oxalate crystals (raphides). Not individually listed, but as an aroid it should be treated as toxic; chewing causes oral pain, drooling, retching, vomiting, and pawing at the mouth in cats and dogs. 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 schismatoglottis motleyana.

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: Schismatoglottis Motleyana is toxic to dogs as well. See the full schismatoglottis motleyana 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.