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Is Heuchera toxic to cats?

Heuchera (Heuchera sanguinea) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA's Alumroot and Coral Bells entries list this species 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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Nothing to do — really

S0 PROTOCOL
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No action needed. Heuchera (Heuchera sanguinea) 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 5–9 days
Humiditymedium
Difficulty●●○

FAQ

Is Heuchera safe for cats?

Yes, for Heuchera sanguinea: S0 Safe. The ASPCA's Coral Bells entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses".

Which plant does this Heuchera verdict cover?

Heuchera sanguinea. The ASPCA's Alumroot and Coral Bells entries give the scientific name "Heuchera sanguinea". This verdict covers that species. Plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.

Does the name Heuchera make this a verdict for the entire genus?

No. The ASPCA's Alumroot and Coral Bells entries list "Heuchera" as an additional common name, but both give the scientific name "Heuchera sanguinea". This verdict covers that species, not every plant with a different scientific name.

Is Heuchera safe for dogs?

Yes, for Heuchera sanguinea: S0 Safe. The ASPCA's Coral Bells 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/heuchera, reviewed 2026-10-26