Is Goldfish Plant toxic to cats?
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.
S0SAFE
- TOXINnone — no toxic principles on record
- WHAT TO EXPECTno symptoms on record
- CALL THE VETSee a vet only if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.
S0S1S2S3S4
Nothing to do — really
1
No action needed. Goldfish plant is safe to keep around cats.
2
When to call the vet: See a vet only if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.
Care at a glance
Lightbright indirect
Waterevery 5–8 days
Humidityhigh
Difficulty●●○
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.