Is Three-Coloured Vanda toxic to cats?

No — three-coloured vanda 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 classifies orchids as non-toxic to cats and dogs (Phalaenopsis orchid is the named, non-toxic entry, and no orchid appears on its toxic list). Vanda tricolor is not individually listed, but as a true orchid it contains no calcium oxalates or recognised toxic compounds. As with any houseplant, ingestion can still cause mild, transient digestive upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists three-coloured vanda 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: Three-Coloured Vanda is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full three-coloured vanda 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.