Is Nandina toxic to cats?

Nandina domestica · Family: Berberidaceae

Outdoor/Garden

Cats: toxic   Dogs: toxic

Also called: Sacred Bamboo, Heavenly Bamboo

Symptoms

Weakness, incoordination, seizures, coma, respiratory failure, death (rare in pets).

Toxic principles: Cyanogenic glycosides

Source: ASPCA entry

Care at a glance

• Light: bright
• Difficulty: easy
• Hanging-friendly: no

Care notes are AI-drafted, pending review.

Pet-safe alternatives

• Basil
• Blue Echeveria
• Bottle Palm