Is Aluminum Plant Toxic to Dogs and Cats? (2026)
Pilea cadieri
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Quick facts
| Toxic to dogs | No |
|---|---|
| Toxic to cats | No |
| Toxic to horses | No |
| Toxic component | N/A — non-toxic |
| Onset of symptoms | N/A |
| Indoor / outdoor | both |
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What to do
No treatment is needed. The plant is brittle and sheds leaves easily if a cat bats at it, which is a mess rather than a medical concern.
Toxic component and mechanism
Aluminum Plant is not known to contain toxic compounds harmful to dogs, cats, or horses.
What makes this plant different
Aluminum Plant is confirmed non-toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA. It's named for the silvery, metallic-looking markings on its leaves, and despite belonging to the nettle family (Urticaceae), it doesn't have the stinging hairs that make some of its wild relatives irritating to handle.
Plant identification
- Scientific name
- Pilea cadieri
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Also known as
- Aluminum Plant, Watermelon Plant
- Typically found
- both
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Last verified: July 2, 2026 · Cross-referenced with ASPCA Animal Poison Control