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Is Ice Plant toxic to cats?

Ice Plant (Lampranthus piquet, as listed by the ASPCA) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists it 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. Ice Plant (Lampranthus piquet, as listed by the ASPCA) 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.

Care at a glance

Lightdirect
Waterevery 14–21 days
Humiditylow
Difficulty●○○

FAQ

Is Ice Plant safe for cats?

Yes, for Lampranthus piquet, as listed by the ASPCA: S0 Safe. The ASPCA's Ice Plant entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses".

What toxic principle does the ASPCA record for Ice Plant in this cat verdict?

The ASPCA lists "Non-toxic" under Toxic Principles for Lampranthus piquet. Its cat classification is "Non-Toxic to Cats", which supports this S0 Safe cat verdict.

Which plant does this Ice Plant verdict cover?

The ASPCA's Ice Plant entry gives the scientific name "Lampranthus piquet". This verdict covers that named plant; plants with other scientific names are not covered and are not graded here. Check the full scientific name on the tag.

Is Lampranthus piquet the name the ASPCA uses for Ice Plant?

Yes. The ASPCA's Ice Plant entry gives "Lampranthus piquet" under Scientific Name and reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". This page follows the plant named in that entry.

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Verdapaw Plant × Pet Safety Index, verdapaw.com/plants/ice-plant, reviewed 2026-10-17