Is Wildwood Twist Painted Fern toxic to cats?

No — wildwood twist painted fern 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. Athyrium niponicum and its cultivars are true ferns with no reported toxic principles to cats, dogs, or horses. The genus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Athyrium belongs to the Athyriaceae family with no known pet toxicity. Generally regarded as safe in pet-accessible gardens.

Yes — the ASPCA lists wildwood twist painted fern 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: Wildwood Twist Painted Fern is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full wildwood twist painted fern 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.