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Is Stromanthe Triostar toxic to cats?

Stromanthe thalia 'Triostar'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists stromanthe triostar as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Stromanthe thalia (Triostar) is a prayer plant (family Marantaceae). It is not individually listed in the ASPCA database, and the ASPCA 'Prayer Plant' entry is filed under the related Calathea (Goeppertia), a different genus, so Stromanthe is not ASPCA-confirmed. It has no known toxic compounds and is generally kept safely around pets, but treat it as mildly toxic and check with your vet to be sure.

What to do if your cat ate stromanthe triostar

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move stromanthe triostar out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of stromanthe triostar to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten stromanthe triostar, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is stromanthe triostar toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is stromanthe triostar toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists stromanthe triostar as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Stromanthe thalia (Triostar) is a prayer plant (family Marantaceae). It is not individually listed in the ASPCA database, and the ASPCA 'Prayer Plant' entry is filed under the related Calathea (Goeppertia), a different genus, so Stromanthe is not ASPCA-confirmed. It has no known toxic compounds and is generally kept safely around pets, but treat it as mildly toxic and check with your vet to be sure.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats stromanthe triostar?

Stromanthe thalia (Triostar) is a prayer plant (family Marantaceae). It is not individually listed in the ASPCA database, and the ASPCA 'Prayer Plant' entry is filed under the related Calathea (Goeppertia), a different genus, so Stromanthe is not ASPCA-confirmed. It has no known toxic compounds and is generally kept safely around pets, but treat it as mildly toxic and check with your vet to be sure. 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 stromanthe triostar.

What should I do if my cat ate stromanthe triostar?

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.

Is stromanthe triostar toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Stromanthe Triostar is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full stromanthe triostar pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to stromanthe triostar?

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.

Full stromanthe triostar pet-safety