Is Adam-and-Eve toxic to cats?

Arum maculatum · Family: Araceae

Cats: toxic   Dogs: toxic

Also called: Arum, Lord-and-Ladies, Wake Robin, Starch Root, Bobbins, Cuckoo Plant

Symptoms

Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting (not horses), difficulty swallowing

Toxic principles: Insoluble calcium oxalates

Source: ASPCA entry

Care at a glance

• Light: medium
• Difficulty: medium
• Hanging-friendly: no

Care notes are AI-drafted, pending review.

Pet-safe alternatives

• Baby Rubber Plant
• Emerald Ripple Peperomia
• Friendship Plant