Pet safety
Is Calathea Roseopicta 'Surprise Star' toxic to cats?
Goeppertia roseopicta 'Surprise Star'
No — calathea roseopicta 'surprise star' 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Being a Calathea/Goeppertia in the Marantaceae prayer-plant family, 'Surprise Star' has no insoluble calcium oxalates or other recognised toxic compound, so it is safe around pets and children. Nibbling any houseplant can still cause minor digestive upset.
Is calathea roseopicta 'surprise star' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is calathea roseopicta 'surprise star' toxic to cats?
No — calathea roseopicta 'surprise star' 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Being a Calathea/Goeppertia in the Marantaceae prayer-plant family, 'Surprise Star' has no insoluble calcium oxalates or other recognised toxic compound, so it is safe around pets and children. Nibbling any houseplant can still cause minor digestive upset.
Is calathea roseopicta 'surprise star' safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists calathea roseopicta 'surprise star' 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 calathea roseopicta 'surprise star' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Calathea Roseopicta 'Surprise Star' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full calathea roseopicta 'surprise star' 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 calathea roseopicta 'surprise star' pet-safety
- Is calathea roseopicta 'surprise star' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is calathea roseopicta 'surprise star' toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete calathea roseopicta 'surprise star' care guide