Is Short-Stemmed Monanthes toxic to cats?

No — short-stemmed monanthes 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. Monanthes brachycaulon is a Crassulaceae member from Macaronesia and is not individually listed by the ASPCA. No toxic compounds have been reported for the Monanthes genus. Unlike Kalanchoe and Crassula (toxic Crassulaceae), Monanthes is not associated with pet toxicity and is considered low-risk.

Yes — the ASPCA lists short-stemmed monanthes 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: Short-Stemmed Monanthes is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full short-stemmed monanthes 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.