Pet safety
Is Achimenes 'Cascade Violet Night' toxic to dogs?
Achimenes 'Cascade Violet Night'
No — achimenes 'cascade violet night' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; 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. Pet-safe per ASPCA: Achimenes (hot water plant, Cupid's bower) is documented as non-toxic to cats and dogs on ASPCA-referenced plant lists, and its family Gesneriaceae includes ASPCA-confirmed non-toxic relatives (Tree Gloxinia/Kohleria, African violet). No toxic principle is reported.
Is achimenes 'cascade violet night' toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is achimenes 'cascade violet night' toxic to dogs?
No — achimenes 'cascade violet night' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Pet-safe per ASPCA: Achimenes (hot water plant, Cupid's bower) is documented as non-toxic to cats and dogs on ASPCA-referenced plant lists, and its family Gesneriaceae includes ASPCA-confirmed non-toxic relatives (Tree Gloxinia/Kohleria, African violet). No toxic principle is reported.
Is achimenes 'cascade violet night' safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists achimenes 'cascade violet night' as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog 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 achimenes 'cascade violet night' toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Achimenes 'Cascade Violet Night' is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full achimenes 'cascade violet night' pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for dogs?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full achimenes 'cascade violet night' pet-safety
- Is achimenes 'cascade violet night' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is achimenes 'cascade violet night' toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete achimenes 'cascade violet night' care guide