Plant safety record
Guzmania Bromeliad
Guzmania lingulata var. minor
Guzmania lingulata var. minor is classified as non-toxic to cats and dogs within this exact governed scope.
Cats
NON-TOXIC
Guzmania Bromeliad is classified as non-toxic within this exact governed species scope.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
Guzmania Bromeliad is classified as non-toxic within this exact governed species scope.
Quick answer
A correctly identified Guzmania lingulata var. minor is not expected to poison a cat or dog, although chewing plant material can still cause mild stomach upset.
Plant identity
Governed scientific identity: Guzmania lingulata var. minor
Also called: Orange Star
The governed scope is Guzmania lingulata var. minor. The image is a cultivated hybrid representative, not a wild taxonomic voucher.
Safety for cats and dogs
For cats and dogs: Guzmania Bromeliad is classified as non-toxic within this exact governed species scope. Non-toxic does not mean edible or risk-free.
What non-toxic means
The exact ASPCA-listed identity is non-toxic; ingestion of plant material can still cause nonspecific gastrointestinal upset.
If your pet chewed it
Remove access after chewing and monitor for mild stomach upset. Contact a veterinarian if symptoms are concerning or persistent.
Prevention and placement
Use a stable placement that limits chewing and falling plant material.
Evidence scope
Do not generalize this conclusion to all Guzmania, all varieties of Guzmania lingulata, or all bromeliads.
Evidence and sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control plant databaseClassification and clinical information for the governed identity.
- Wikimedia Commons — Bromeliaceae03.jpgImage source, creator, and license provenance.