cat
Potentially Toxic
97% confidence
Consulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.
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Mauna Loa Peace Lily
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Mauna Loa Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum
The Mauna Loa Peace Lily is a popular indoor plant known for its elegant white spathes and lush foliage. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that can cause irritation upon contact or ingestion.
Peace LilySpathSpathiphyllumWhite Sails
Low to medium indirect lightClumping herbaceous perennial1 to 3 feet tallModerate
Safety Status
dog
Potentially Toxic
97% confidence
Consulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.
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
Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
Escalation note
Symptoms are generally localized to the mouth and gastrointestinal tract. If your cat has ingested any part of this plant, please contact your veterinarian or a pet poison control center immediately.
dog concern notes
Common signs
Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
Escalation note
The insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause immediate mechanical irritation. If your dog shows signs of distress or has ingested the plant, please contact your veterinarian for professional guidance.
Safer Alternatives
Generally SafeGenerally Safe
Parlor palm brings similar lush indoor greenery without the calcium oxalate irritation of peace lily.
Bright indirect to low lightClumping, uprightLow
UncertainGenerally Safe
Boston fern fills the same low-light flowering-plant niche and is not on major toxic lists.
Bright indirect lightClumping, archingModerate
Source evidence
ASPCA Toxic Plant List
toxicology • 99% reliability
Peace Lily contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation.
ASPCA Toxic Plant List
toxicology • 99% reliability
Peace Lily contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation.
NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
botanical • 94% reliability
Spathiphyllum is a genus of monocotyledonous herbaceous perennial plants in the family Araceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia.
NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
botanical • 94% reliability
Spathiphyllum is a genus of monocotyledonous herbaceous perennial plants in the family Araceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia.
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