Toxic and Non-Toxic Houseplants for Cats

Katelyn asked about toxicity of pothos, purple heart (wandering jew), geraniums, and Christmas cactus for cats. Her cat coexisted with pothos for a year without issues.

Expert Answer: Cats usually avoid eating toxic plants. Pothos is mildly toxic (causes sickness, not death). Christmas cactus is non-toxic. Geraniums are toxic. Wandering jew is non-toxic. Cats can damage plants by using pots as litter boxes.