Pet safety
Is Phalaenopsis Orchid safe for cats and dogs?
Phalaenopsis Orchid is not toxic to cats or dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Considered safe
Phalaenopsis Orchid (Phalaenopsis) is listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs on the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant list (column verified 2026-06-02).
What this verdict does and does not mean
Being non-toxic does not mean a plant is chew-proof: even pet-safe houseplants can upset a cat's or dog's stomach if they eat a large amount, simply because it is plant matter. Most toxic houseplants cause irritant-level symptoms, such as drooling, mouth soreness, or a mild upset stomach, rather than a medical emergency. A small number of plants are a genuine emergency, most notably true lilies (Lilium and Hemerocallis species) for cats, which can cause fatal kidney failure from even a small amount of pollen or a nibbled leaf. If you are ever in doubt, or your pet has eaten part of a plant, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435.
More on pet safety
Read the full care guide for Phalaenopsis Orchid, browse the pet safety checker for other plants, or identify a plant from a photo first if you are not sure what you have. Verdicts here follow the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant list.