Goldfish Plant
Also known as Candy Corn Plant. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
Goldfish plant (Hypocyrta nummularia, also sold as candy corn plant) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists it as "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats" on four entries, with no toxic principle or clinical signs on record.
FULL VERDICT →Goldfish plant (Hypocyrta nummularia, also sold as candy corn plant) is non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists it as "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats" on four entries, with no toxic principle or clinical signs on record.
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FAQ
Does this cover every plant sold as goldfish plant?
No — only the one the sources name. Every ASPCA entry for goldfish plant gives the same scientific name, Hypocyrta nummularia, and lists it as "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats." The name is also used for plants of the genus Columnea, but neither the ASPCA nor Pet Poison Helpline has an entry for Columnea, so we do not grade it. If the tag says Columnea, this page does not apply.