Is Stromanthe 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, stromanthe is non-toxic to cats. The pink-and-cream Triostar joins the prayer-plant family as a pet-safe showpiece.

Also known as: Triostar Stromanthe, Calathea Triostar, Prayer Plant cousin · Stromanthe sanguinea

What to do if your cat eats it

No action needed. Chewing may occasionally trigger a harmless fiber vomit, and heavy nibbling will spoil the foliage.

Common questions

Is Triostar the same as Calathea?

It is often sold as Calathea Triostar, but it is a Stromanthe — a close relative. The whole prayer-plant group is pet-safe.

Why does my cat love the leaves?

The large moving leaves that fold up at night are fascinating to cats. The plant is safe; use a high shelf if you want to keep it pristine.

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.