Pet safety
Is Sempervivum 'Commander Hay' toxic to cats?
Sempervivum 'Commander Hay'
No — sempervivum 'commander hay' 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. Sempervivum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus has no toxic members and is widely regarded as pet-safe, so 'Commander Hay' poses no ingestion poisoning risk to pets; the sap may rarely irritate sensitive human skin.
Is sempervivum 'commander hay' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is sempervivum 'commander hay' toxic to cats?
No — sempervivum 'commander hay' 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. Sempervivum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus has no toxic members and is widely regarded as pet-safe, so 'Commander Hay' poses no ingestion poisoning risk to pets; the sap may rarely irritate sensitive human skin.
Is sempervivum 'commander hay' safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists sempervivum 'commander hay' 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.
Is sempervivum 'commander hay' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sempervivum 'Commander Hay' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full sempervivum 'commander hay' pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for cats?
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.
Full sempervivum 'commander hay' pet-safety
- Is sempervivum 'commander hay' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is sempervivum 'commander hay' toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete sempervivum 'commander hay' care guide