Is Tagetes tenuifolia 'Tangerine Gem' toxic to cats?

No — tagetes tenuifolia 'tangerine gem' 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. Tagetes (marigold) is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses; the foliage sap can occasionally cause mild skin irritation in sensitive people, and large ingestions may cause minor GI upset, but it is not poisonous.

Yes — the ASPCA lists tagetes tenuifolia 'tangerine gem' 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: Tagetes tenuifolia 'Tangerine Gem' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full tagetes tenuifolia 'tangerine gem' 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.