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Is Canna Lily toxic to cats?

Canna Lily (Canna generalis) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists this species as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

  • 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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Nothing to do — really

S0 PROTOCOL
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No action needed. Canna Lily (Canna generalis) is safe to keep around cats.
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When to call the vet: See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.
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Care at a glance

Lightdirect
Waterevery 3–7 days
Humiditymedium
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FAQ

Is Canna Lily safe for cats?

Yes, for Canna generalis: S0 Safe. The ASPCA's Canna Lily entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses".

Which plant does this Canna Lily verdict cover?

Canna generalis. The ASPCA's Canna Lily and Common Garden Canna entries both give "Canna generalis" as their scientific name. This verdict covers that named plant; plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.

Do Canna Lily and Common Garden Canna name the same plant in these ASPCA entries?

Yes. Both entries give "Canna generalis". The Canna Lily entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses", while Common Garden Canna reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats". This cat and dog verdict follows the scientific name in those entries.

Is Canna Lily safe for dogs?

Yes, for Canna generalis: S0 Safe. The ASPCA's Canna Lily entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses".

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Verdapaw Plant × Pet Safety Index, verdapaw.com/plants/canna-lily, reviewed 2026-10-30