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Ginger Lily

Also known as Butterfly Ginger, White Ginger, Cinnamon Jasmine, Garland Flower. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

Care at a glance

Lightdirect
Waterevery 3–7 days
Humiditymedium
Difficulty●●○

When to call the vet

FOR CATS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FOR DOGS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FAQ

Which plant does this Ginger Lily verdict cover?

Hedychium coronarium. The ASPCA's Butterfly Ginger and White Ginger entries both give that scientific name and list "Ginger Lily" as an additional common name. This verdict follows that species. Verdapaw's lily record gives Lilium spp., and its jasmine record gives Jasminum spp. Plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.

Do the Butterfly Ginger and White Ginger entries give the same animal line?

Yes. Both read "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses" and both give the scientific name "Hedychium coronarium".

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Verdapaw Plant × Pet Safety Index, verdapaw.com/plants/ginger-lily, reviewed 2026-11-01