Is Christmas Palm toxic to cats?

No — christmas palm 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. Veitchia merrillii (also known as Adonidia merrillii) is a true palm (Arecaceae) with no reported toxic principles to dogs, cats, or horses. Not individually listed by ASPCA, but belongs to the same palm family as confirmed non-toxic genera. The bright red fruits are not known to be toxic to pets, though ingestion of large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists christmas palm 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: Christmas Palm is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full christmas palm 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.