Prayer plant (Maranta)
SafeVerdict
Yes — commonly listed as non-toxic.
Also called: maranta
Source: ASPCA · Verified 2026-08-13
Verdict
Maranta leuconeura folds its leaves at night and is a standard non-toxic recommendation. Same caveat as every safe plant: eating a lot of leaf can still mean a hairball-and-fiber vomit.
Symptoms to watch for
- • possible mild vomiting from plant fiber
What to do
No treatment needed for a nibble.
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