At a glance
| Plant | Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) |
|---|---|
| Cats | Non-toxic |
| Dogs | Non-toxic |
| ASPCA page | Spider Plant, checked November 10, 2026 |
What else to know
One trap: ASPCA also has a separate “Ribbon Plant” page for Dracaena, and that one is toxic to cats and dogs. If a plant was sold to you as a ribbon plant, check which plant it is before you relax.
Non-toxic means ASPCA doesn’t list it as poisonous. It doesn’t mean a pet can eat it freely.
Look-alikes
- Ribbon plant (Dracaena): toxic to cats, toxic to dogs (ASPCA). Shares the common name “ribbon plant”. ASPCA lists saponins, with vomiting (sometimes with blood), drooling, and dilated pupils in cats.
- Snake plant: toxic to cats, toxic to dogs (ASPCA). Also strappy and striped, but it grows upright in clumps rather than cascading on runners.
Care basics
Light: Medium light is best and it tolerates deep shade. It does not like direct sun.
Soil and water: Grows best in moist soil but tolerates drying out. Water less in winter. Tap water’s chlorine and fluoride can burn the leaf tips, so NC State suggests avoiding it. Keep it above 45°F.
Source: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Chlorophytum comosum.
If your pet ate some
If your pet seems unwell after eating it, call your vet, or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435. ASPCA runs the line 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and says a consultation fee may apply.
Call (888) 426-4435 · ASPCA Animal Poison Control
This page is reference information, not veterinary advice. Toxicity facts are summarized in our own words from the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants list; Plamp is not affiliated with the ASPCA.
