Pet safety
Is Calathea 'Flamestar' toxic to dogs?
Goeppertia 'Flamestar'
No — calathea 'flamestar' 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. As a Calathea/Goeppertia hybrid in the Marantaceae prayer-plant family, it contains no insoluble calcium oxalates or other toxic principles. Pet-safe, though eating large amounts of any houseplant can cause mild, transient stomach upset.
Is calathea 'flamestar' toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is calathea 'flamestar' toxic to dogs?
No — calathea 'flamestar' 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. As a Calathea/Goeppertia hybrid in the Marantaceae prayer-plant family, it contains no insoluble calcium oxalates or other toxic principles. Pet-safe, though eating large amounts of any houseplant can cause mild, transient stomach upset.
Is calathea 'flamestar' safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists calathea 'flamestar' 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 calathea 'flamestar' toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Calathea 'Flamestar' is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full calathea 'flamestar' 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 calathea 'flamestar' pet-safety
- Is calathea 'flamestar' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is calathea 'flamestar' toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete calathea 'flamestar' care guide