Is Anthericum Comosum Toxic to Dogs and Cats? (2026)
Chlorophytum comosum
Advertisement
Quick facts
| Toxic to dogs | No |
|---|---|
| Toxic to cats | No |
| Toxic to horses | No |
| Toxic component | N/A — non-toxic |
| Onset of symptoms | N/A |
| Indoor / outdoor | both |
Advertisement
What to do
No treatment is needed. See our Spider Plant entry for the full picture, since it's the same species under its more common name.
Toxic component and mechanism
Anthericum Comosum is not known to contain toxic compounds harmful to dogs, cats, or horses.
What makes this plant different
Anthericum Comosum is confirmed non-toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA. It's the older botanical name still used on some plant tags for what's far more commonly sold today as the Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) — same plant, two names in circulation.
Plant identification
- Scientific name
- Chlorophytum comosum
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Also known as
- Anthericum Comosum, Ribbon Plant, Spider Plant, Spider Ivy
- Typically found
- both
Advertisement
Related plants
Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrans
Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis
Lucky Bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Acorn Squash
Cucurbita pepo
Last verified: July 2, 2026 · Cross-referenced with ASPCA Animal Poison Control