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Spider Plant

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Spider Plant

Chlorophytum comosum

The spider plant is a popular, easy-to-care-for houseplant known for its arching, grass-like foliage and trailing plantlets. It is widely considered safe for households with pets, though large ingestions of fibrous material may occasionally cause mild digestive upset.

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Bright indirect lightClumping with trailing stolonsSmall to mediumLow

Safety Status

cat

Generally Safe

95% confidence

Consulted references do not classify the plant as toxic for that pet type, while still allowing for mild GI upset if large amounts are chewed.

dog

Generally Safe

95% confidence

Consulted references do not classify the plant as toxic for that pet type, while still allowing for mild GI upset if large amounts are chewed.

If a pet has chewed or swallowed plant material and is showing symptoms, contact a veterinarian or poison resource immediately. This product is for structured reference, not diagnosis.

cat concern notes

Common signs

None typically expected; however, excessive consumption of fibrous leaves may lead to mild vomiting or diarrhea.

Escalation note

This plant is non-toxic. If your cat consumes a large amount and shows persistent gastrointestinal distress, contact your veterinarian.

dog concern notes

Common signs

None typically expected; however, excessive consumption of fibrous leaves may lead to mild vomiting or diarrhea.

Escalation note

This plant is non-toxic. If your dog consumes a large amount and shows persistent gastrointestinal distress, contact your veterinarian.

Safer Alternatives

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Source evidence

ASPCA Toxic Plant List

toxicology99% reliability

Open source

Spider plant is listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs.

ASPCA Toxic Plant List

toxicology99% reliability

Open source

Spider plant is listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs.

NC State Extension Plant Toolbox

botanical94% reliability

Open source

Chlorophytum comosum is a perennial herb in the Asparagaceae family, commonly used as a houseplant.

NC State Extension Plant Toolbox

botanical94% reliability

Open source

Chlorophytum comosum is a perennial herb in the Asparagaceae family, commonly used as a houseplant.

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