Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis)
SafeVerdict
Yes — commonly listed as non-toxic. A safer bouquet stand-in than lilies.
Also called: orchid, phalaenopsis
Source: ASPCA · Verified 2026-08-13
Verdict
Phalaenopsis orchids are the grocery-store moth orchids. ASPCA lists them as non-toxic. They are the lookalike we point to from the lily page: showy flowers without the nephrotoxin. Cats may still knock them over.
Symptoms to watch for
- • possible mild vomiting from plant fiber
What to do
No treatment needed for a nibble. Still keep true lilies out of the house.
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