Is Xanthosoma Atrovirens toxic to cats?

Yes — xanthosoma atrovirens is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. As a Xanthosoma elephant ear (tannia), it falls under the ASPCA toxic classification for the malanga/tannia group; the toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, causing oral irritation, intense burning of mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Raw parts are unsafe to pets and people; any edible corms are safe for humans only after thorough cooking.

Toxic to cats and dogs. As a Xanthosoma elephant ear (tannia), it falls under the ASPCA toxic classification for the malanga/tannia group; the toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, causing oral irritation, intense burning of mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Raw parts are unsafe to pets and people; any edible corms are safe for humans only after thorough cooking. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to xanthosoma atrovirens.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Xanthosoma Atrovirens is toxic to dogs as well. See the full xanthosoma atrovirens pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.