Is Spider Plant toxic to cats?
Spider plants are non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists Chlorophytum comosum as safe, with no toxic principles on record.
- TOXINnone — no toxic principles on record
- WHAT TO EXPECTno symptoms on record
- CALL THE VETSee a vet only if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.
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FAQ
Why does my cat keep chewing my spider plant — is that dangerous?
It isn't. Spider plants are one of the safest houseplants you can own with a cat: the ASPCA lists Chlorophytum comosum as "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats," with no toxic principles on record. Cats seem to enjoy the grassy leaves, and that's fine. As with any plant, a big snack can cause a mild stomach upset — see a vet only if unusual or persistent symptoms follow.
Are the dangling spider plant babies (spiderettes) also safe?
Yes. The ASPCA's non-toxic classification applies to the species Chlorophytum comosum as a whole — the plantlets that dangle from the mother plant are the same species, not a different plant. They're also the part cats bat at most, so nothing to change there. If your cat shows any unusual symptoms after eating a lot of anything, check with your vet.
Ribbon plant, spider ivy, airplane plant — are these all the spider plant?
The first two yes, the third we can't confirm. The ASPCA entry for Chlorophytum comosum gives its other names as Ribbon Plant, Spider Ivy and Anthericum, and grades it non-toxic to cats and dogs with no toxic principle on record. "Airplane plant" is a common shop nickname, but neither of our primary sources lists it, and we don't assert what our sources don't say. Check the tag for the botanical name: if it reads Chlorophytum comosum, this verdict applies and a chewed leaf needs no action at all.