Monstera Deliciosa Toxica. These two plants are more poisonous in general on the toxic scale so I recommend avoiding them. Consumption of the plant especially in large quantities can cause symptoms including.
Minor skin irritation from just handling the plant is possible though quite rare making the Monstera deliciosa a beloved versatile houseplant in many parts of the world. The Monstera Deliciosa plant contains calcium oxalate crystals which are highly toxic to animals including cats. Monstera delicios contain calcium oxalates so theyre poisonous to cats.
Chewing or biting into this plant will release these crystals causing tissue penetration and irritation the mouth and GI tract.
Part of the Araceae family Monsteras are considered toxic but less than its siblings the Calla Lily and Dieffenbachia. Burning of the lips throat and mouth difficulty breathing or swallowing nausea and vomiting diarrhoea. Fortunately cats seem to prefer nibbling on stringier leaves so if you have one its unlikely that your cats will chew on it. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals Monstera spp.
