Is Calathea / Prayer Plant safe for pets?

Calathea spp. (many now Goeppertia) and Maranta leuconeura · Marantaceae

Yes — Calathea / Prayer Plant is non-toxic. Safe for dogs, cats, birds and rabbits.

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Is Calathea / Prayer Plant toxic to cats?Is Calathea / Prayer Plant toxic to dogs?

Keeping it in a pet home

Light: Medium, indirect light. Direct sun bleaches the patterning permanently.

Water: Keep evenly moist with distilled, filtered or rainwater. Tap minerals are the number one cause of crisped edges.

With pets: Completely pet-safe and low enough growing to sit at floor level. The nightly leaf movement attracts curious cats; a heavy ceramic pot stops the whole plant being tipped over.

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Sources: Calathea and prayer plant are both listed non-toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA. Many calatheas have been reclassified into the genus Goeppertia; the safety status is unchanged.. PetPlantGuard is complementary to veterinary care and never replaces your vet.