Is slender goldfish plant toxic to cats?

No — slender 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 is a Gesneriaceae gesneriad with no known toxic principles. The ASPCA individually lists the closely related gesneriad Episcia as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Columnea is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the genus has no documented toxic compounds; ingestion of large amounts of any plant material may still cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists slender 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: slender goldfish plant is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full slender 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.