Mother Fern
Also known as Hen and Chickens Fern, King and Queen Fern, Mother Spleenwort. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
Mother Fern (Asplenium bulbiferum) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists this species as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
FULL VERDICT →Mother Fern (Asplenium bulbiferum) is non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists this species as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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FAQ
Which plant does this Mother Fern verdict cover?
Asplenium bulbiferum. The ASPCA's Mother Fern, Hen and Chickens Fern, King and Queen Fern, Mother Spleenwort, and Parsley Fern entries all give that scientific name. This verdict follows that species. Verdapaw's parsley record is a different plant. Check the scientific name on the tag.
Do these ASPCA entries list cats and dogs as non-toxic?
Yes. Mother Fern, King and Queen Fern, and Mother Spleenwort read "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats". Hen and Chickens Fern and Parsley Fern read "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". All five give the scientific name "Asplenium bulbiferum". Each also lists Toxic Principles "Non-toxic".