Some plants have conflicting safety guidance. Others need more evidence. Here’s what we know, what remains uncertain, and how to make a cautious choice for your cat.
Use caution does not mean mildly toxic or probably safe. Read the guide before deciding whether to bring a plant home.
Plants to approach with caution
Flower detail of Strelitzia reginae.Photo: Brocken Inagloryi
Sunny position or Some direct sun Temperature range not yet established
Nepeta cataria only. Garden mints in Mentha, ornamental catmint hybrids, extracts and concentrated oils are outside this guide. No dosing or feeding advice is proposed.
Sunny position Temperature range not yet established
This page concerns the cultivated florist's chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum × morifolium. Sources use historical hybrid names; those literal names and their scope must remain visible. It does not cover all chrysanthemums.
Sunny position or Some direct sun Temperature range not yet established
Alstroemeria species and garden cultivars only. These are different from true lilies and daylilies; an unidentified lily exposure needs prompt veterinary advice.
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