Plant safety record
Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis
This record covers Fittonia albivenis, the Nerve Plant; Fittonia verschaffeltii is retained as a scientific synonym used by the ASPCA source. The governed evidence classifies the species as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Cats
NON-TOXIC
The ASPCA evidence used for this record lists the Nerve Plant identity as non-toxic to cats. Kew links the source name Fittonia verschaffeltii to the accepted Fittonia albivenis identity used here.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
The ASPCA evidence used for this record lists the Nerve Plant identity as non-toxic to dogs. Kew links the source name Fittonia verschaffeltii to the accepted Fittonia albivenis identity used here.
Quick answer
Fittonia albivenis is listed as non-toxic for both cats and dogs. The synonym Fittonia verschaffeltii refers to the same governed entity here, while the broad alias Mosaic Plant should not be used to identify an unknown plant by itself.
Plant identity
Scientific identity: Fittonia albivenis
Also called: Jewel Plant, Silver Nerve, Mosaic Plant, Silver Threads
Taxonomic synonym retained: Fittonia verschaffeltii
Safety for cats and dogs
Classification: Nerve Plant is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs within this species-level evidence scope.
Non-toxic does not mean edible or guaranteed symptom-free. Ingestion of plant material can still cause nonspecific gastrointestinal upset; significant or persistent symptoms warrant veterinary guidance.
What can happen
If a pet has significant or persistent symptoms, contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service for case-specific advice.
Identity clarification
The ASPCA source uses Fittonia verschaffeltii; Kew treats that name as a synonym of Fittonia albivenis. They are one governed identity here. Mosaic Plant remains only an alias because the common name is botanically broad.