Is African violet toxic to cats?
African violet (Saintpaulia spp.) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA's African Violet entry lists Saintpaulia spp. as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
- TOXINnone — no toxic principles on record
- WHAT TO EXPECTno symptoms on record
- CALL THE VETSee a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.
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FAQ
Is African violet safe for cats?
Yes, for Saintpaulia spp.: S0 Safe. The ASPCA's African Violet entry names Saintpaulia spp. and reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". It lists no Toxic Principles or Clinical Signs fields. Contact your vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.
Does this African violet verdict cover the Saintpaulia genus?
Yes. The ASPCA's African Violet entry gives the scientific name "Saintpaulia spp." and reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". This S0 Safe verdict covers that genus as listed by the ASPCA. Check the full scientific name on the plant's tag before applying this verdict.
Are Flame African Violet and Red African Violet the same plant as this African violet?
No. The ASPCA's Flame African Violet and Red African Violet entries each name "Episcia reptans" and read "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats". They name a different genus from Saintpaulia, so they are outside this page's verdict and we do not grade them here. Check the scientific name on the tag rather than relying on the shared common name.