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Is Pincushion Flower toxic to cats?

Pincushion Flower (Leucospermum incisum) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA's Pincushion Flower and Scabious 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. Pincushion Flower (Leucospermum incisum) 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 5–9 days
Humiditymedium
Difficulty●●●

FAQ

Is Pincushion Flower safe for cats?

Yes, for Leucospermum incisum: S0 Safe. The ASPCA's Pincushion Flower and Scabious entries name "Leucospermum incisum" and read "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". Contact your vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

What does this Pincushion Flower verdict cover?

Leucospermum incisum. The ASPCA's Pincushion Flower and Scabious entries both give the scientific name "Leucospermum incisum"; the Scabious entry also lists "Pincushion Flower" as an additional common name. This verdict covers that species. Plants with other scientific names are not covered and are not graded here. Check the full scientific name on the tag.

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Verdapaw Plant × Pet Safety Index, verdapaw.com/plants/pincushion-flower, reviewed 2026-10-11