Is Panda Plant toxic to cats?

Philodendron bipennifolium · Family: Araceae

Cats: toxic   Dogs: toxic

Also called: Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Saddle Leaf , Fiddle-leaf

Symptoms

Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.

Toxic principles: Insoluble calcium oxalates

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