The lucky chestnut or Pachira aquatica is one of the non-toxic houseplants. Since the plant is not poisonous, you can care for it without worry, even if you are a cat owner. However, it's better to keep your cat away, because the lucky chestnut will suffer major damage if it scratches the trunks.
Is the lucky chestnut poisonous to cats?
The lucky chestnut (Pachira aquatica) is harmless to cats because it is non-toxic and even edible. However, cats should not gnaw or scratch the trunk to avoid damage to the plant and possible pest infestation.
Lucky chestnuts are not poisonous, they are actually edible
In their homeland, the leaves and fruits of the lucky chestnut are even eaten. Pachira aquatica is therefore one of the houseplants that you can keep even if you have cats in your household.
There is more of a danger to the tree from cats. If these gnaw or scratch the trunk, pests can enter and cause the lucky chestnut to die.
In general, however, most cats stay away from lucky chestnuts anyway.
Tip
The trunk of the lucky chestnut contains plant juices that are classified as slightly toxic to children. It is therefore better not to let small children come into contact with the plant.
