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Is Silver Goldfish Plant toxic to cats?

Columnea argentea

Non-toxic to cats

No — silver 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists the Gold-Fish Plant (Columnea / Hypocyrta) as non-toxic to dogs and cats. C. argentea belongs to the same genus within the Gesneriaceae family. No toxic principles are reported for this genus.

Is silver goldfish plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is silver goldfish plant toxic to cats?

No — silver 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. The ASPCA lists the Gold-Fish Plant (Columnea / Hypocyrta) as non-toxic to dogs and cats. C. argentea belongs to the same genus within the Gesneriaceae family. No toxic principles are reported for this genus.

Is silver goldfish plant safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists silver 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.

Is silver goldfish plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Silver Goldfish Plant is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full silver goldfish plant 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 silver goldfish plant pet-safety