Not only is echeveria succulents not toxic to cats, but they are often included on lists detailing safe houseplants for cats. With that said, however, you should still not allow your cat to bother the plant since it can damage the succulent and could potentially cause them to have an upset stomach.
There is no straight forward answer as to whether the string of buttons succulent is toxic to cats or not. The ASPCA doesn’t provide toxicity info on Crassula perforata, but it does list another member of the Crassula genus, the jade plant, as toxic to cats.
Donkey’s tail succulents are safe to have in homes with cats. If ingested, it won’t cause any serious or long-term side effects. Keep in mind that you should still refrain from allowing your cat to ingest the succulent since it may still cause gastrointestinal distress and even damage the plant.
The string of hearts is not toxic to cats and is a good choice for homes with felines. Even though they don’t pose a risk to your cats, your cats can still harm the plant if you allow them to play with the string of hearts. That is why you should keep the plant out of your cat’s reach.
String of dolphin succulents are toxic to cats and should be kept out of their reach at all times. If any part of the plant is consumed by your cat, it can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and intestinal discomfort. In extreme situations, it can also result in organ failure.
String of banana succulents are toxic to cats if ingested. Even one little nibble can cause intestinal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and drooling. In extreme cases, it can lead to organ failure. Additionally, the sap from this plant can cause contact dermatitis.
String of pearls succulents are toxic to humans. When ingested, it can cause gastrointestinal distress, such as vomiting and diarrhea. The sap inside the plant can also cause contact dermatitis, resulting in inflammation, itchiness, redness, and pain.
Aeonium succulents are non toxic to dogs, which makes them a good choice for a home with canines. With that said, however, you shouldn’t allow your dog to chew on the succulent. Even though it isn’t toxic, letting them nibble on the aeonium will damage the succulent.
Snake plants are toxic to cats. They contain saponins, which is a toxin that can cause drooling, nausea, and gastrointestinal distress if your cat consumes any part of the plant. Seek medical attention immediately if your cat has chewed or ingested any amount of the snake plant.
Mini pine succulents are toxic to cats, and can cause a wide array of symptoms if your feline ingests any part of the plant. These symptoms include intestinal distress, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea. In extreme cases, the toxic saponins in this plant could lead to long-term health effects.