Why it is safe for cats
The spider plant is considered a houseplant that is not poisonous to cats. Its long, swaying leaves attract cats, so they like to chew them and play with the hanging plantlets.
The leaves are plant fibre a cat cannot digest, so after eating a lot of them it may vomit or have diarrhoea. If the vomiting keeps coming back, the cat stops eating or becomes dull, contact a vet.
A plant that is not poisonous does not make everything in its pot harmless: fertilisers, pest sprays and soil additives can harm a cat.
What to watch out for
- A cat that eats a lot of leaves may vomit or have diarrhoea.
- Fertilisers and pest sprays used on the plant are harmful to a cat.
- A cat can knock the pot over or dig in the soil.
- If your cat likes chewing plants, offer it cat grass so it does not go looking for other plants that may be poisonous.
Safe plants instead
Plants that are safer to keep.