Pet safety
Is Trailing Cape Primrose toxic to cats?
Streptocarpus prolixus
No — trailing cape primrose 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. Streptocarpus (Cape Primrose) is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principles are documented for the genus.
Is trailing cape primrose toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is trailing cape primrose toxic to cats?
No — trailing cape primrose 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. Streptocarpus (Cape Primrose) is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No toxic principles are documented for the genus.
Is trailing cape primrose safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists trailing cape primrose 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 trailing cape primrose toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Trailing Cape Primrose is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full trailing cape primrose 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 trailing cape primrose pet-safety
- Is trailing cape primrose toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is trailing cape primrose toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete trailing cape primrose care guide