Is Haworthia Toxic to Cats?

✅ Non-Toxic

✅ Cross-checked against veterinary poison-control guidance · Oct 2026 audit

⚠️ Educational info only. If your pet just chewed something and looks unwell, skip the reading and call your vet or Pet Poison Helpline (US): (855) 764-7661.

No, Haworthias are non-toxic to cats. The striped miniature succulent is a popular and safe aloe look-alike.

Also known as: Zebra Haworthia, Zebra Cactus, Pearl Plant, Haworthia spp. · Haworthia spp.

What to do if your cat eats it

No action needed. A chewed rosette may cause nothing at all; at worst, bulk plant matter brings up a simple fiber vomit.

Common questions

Is zebra Haworthia safe like aloe, or toxic like aloe?

Safe. Zebra Haworthia is often called “zebra aloe” but is not a true aloe. True aloe (Aloe vera) contains gut-irritating latex; Haworthia does not.

Are gasteria and other small succulents safe too?

Yes — Gasteria, Haworthiopsis and most similar dwarf succulents are non-toxic. The risky look-alikes are Euphorbia species, which bleed irritating white sap when snapped.

More plants checked for cats

Pothos☠️ ToxicYes, pothos is toxic to cats. Chewing the leaves or vines releases sharp calcium oxalate crystal Aloe Vera⚠️ Mildly ToxicAloe vera is mildly to moderately toxic to cats. The gel is famously soothing for human skin, bu Spider Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, spider plants are non-toxic to cats. They are one of the best houseplants for homes with cur Easter Lily☠️ ToxicYes — and this is one of the most dangerous plants a cat can meet. Every part of an Easter lily,Sago Palm☠️ ToxicYes — sago palm is severely toxic to cats and among the deadliest houseplants. Every part contai Boston Fern✅ Non-ToxicNo, Boston ferns are non-toxic to cats — a classic choice for plant-loving cat households.

This page is general educational information, not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Every pet is different — if your animal ate something concerning, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away. Checking what your pet can eat? Visit our sister site SafeOrToxic.