Pet safety
Is Achimenes 'Tarantella' toxic to dogs?
Achimenes 'Tarantella'
No — achimenes 'tarantella' 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 'tarantella' toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is achimenes 'tarantella' toxic to dogs?
No — achimenes 'tarantella' 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 'tarantella' safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists achimenes 'tarantella' 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 'tarantella' toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Achimenes 'Tarantella' is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full achimenes 'tarantella' 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 'tarantella' pet-safety
- Is achimenes 'tarantella' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is achimenes 'tarantella' toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete achimenes 'tarantella' care guide