Orchid

Also known as Phalaenopsis Orchid, Moth Orchid, Moon Orchid. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

FOR CATSS0 · SAFE

Orchids (Phalaenopsis, the common moth orchid) are non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe) according to the ASPCA.

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FOR DOGSS0 · SAFE

Orchids (Phalaenopsis, the common moth orchid) are non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe) according to the ASPCA.

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Care at a glance

Lightbright indirect

Waterevery 7–10 days

Humiditymedium

Difficulty●●○

When to call the vet

FOR CATS

See a vet only if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FOR DOGS

See a vet only if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FAQ

Does "orchid is safe" cover every orchid, or only the moth orchid?

Only the moth orchid, strictly speaking. Our record is for Phalaenopsis, the orchid sold in supermarkets and florists, which the ASPCA lists as non-toxic to cats and dogs with no toxic principle on record. "Orchid" as a word covers thousands of species across many genera, and we have not graded the others, so this verdict should not be stretched to a dendrobium, a cattleya, or an orchid you can't name. If the label or the pot says Phalaenopsis, this page applies; if you can't be sure which orchid you have, treat it as ungraded rather than safe.