Chocolate Soldier

Also known as Lace-Flower Vine, Lace Flower Vine, Episcia. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

FOR CATSS0 · SAFE

Chocolate Soldier (Episcia dianthiflora) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists this species as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

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FOR DOGSS0 · SAFE

Chocolate Soldier (Episcia dianthiflora) is non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists this species as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

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Care at a glance

Lightbright indirect

Waterevery 5–9 days

Humidityhigh

Difficulty●●○

When to call the vet

FOR CATS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FOR DOGS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FAQ

Which plant does this Chocolate Soldier verdict cover?

Episcia dianthiflora. The ASPCA's Chocolate Soldier, Episcia, and Lace Flower Vine entries all give that scientific name. This verdict follows that species; plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.

Do the three ASPCA entries give the same cat and dog line?

All three list cats and dogs as non-toxic. Chocolate Soldier reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". The Episcia and Lace Flower Vine entries read "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats". All three give the scientific name "Episcia dianthiflora".