Japanese Holly Fern

Also known as Holly Fern, Fishtail Fern, Fish Tail Fern. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

FOR CATSS0 · SAFE

Japanese Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum) 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

Japanese Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum) 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

Lightlow

Waterevery 5–9 days

Humiditymedium

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 Japanese Holly Fern verdict cover?

Cyrtomium falcatum. The ASPCA's Japanese Holly Fern, Holly Fern, Fish Tail Fern, Polystichum Falcatum, and Aspidium falcatum entries all give that scientific name. This verdict follows that species. Verdapaw's holly record gives the scientific name Ilex spp. Check the scientific name on the tag.

Do these ASPCA entries list cats and dogs as non-toxic?

Yes. Japanese Holly Fern, Holly Fern, Fish Tail Fern, and Polystichum Falcatum read "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats". Aspidium falcatum reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". All five give the scientific name "Cyrtomium falcatum".