Plant safety for cats
Is haworthia safe for cats?
SafeListed non-toxic to cats by ASPCA
Yes — haworthia is safe for cats: ASPCA lists it non-toxic. It's the cat-safe swap for aloe vera and snake plant; echeveria is non-toxic too.
Why safe: Listed non-toxic to cats by ASPCA.
- Name
- Haworthiaalso Zebra haworthia, Zebra plant
- Botanical name
- Haworthiopsis attenuata, H. fasciata and Haworthia species · Asphodelaceae
How to recognise it
- A small rosette of stiff, pointed leaves
- White, warty bands across the leaves
Look-alikes and name traps
Looks like a mini aloe vera, which is mildly toxic.
What to do
Listed non-toxic — no poisoning is expected.
- Any plant eaten in quantity can still cause a little vomiting or diarrhoea; call your vet if it keeps going.
- Pesticide or fertiliser on nursery plants is a separate risk: rinse new plants and keep fertiliser sticks out of the pot.
Where Indian cats meet it
Small succulent pots on desks and windowsills.
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Haworthia
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Zebra haworthia
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Hens and chickens (Echeveria)
Facts last checked
General information for cat parents, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. The facts come from ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline, International Cat Care, the Merck Veterinary Manual and the other sources listed on every page — and we say so when the evidence comes from dogs or people. If your cat may have eaten something harmful, call your vet.
