Is Ribbon Plant poisonous to dogs and cats?

Updated 2026-09-30 · 1 sources

Based on: Pet Poison Helpline

Call a vet today

Ribbon Plant is listed as a poisonous plant – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. Ingestion by companion animals causes drooling and vomiting.

What to do now

What to do right now

  1. Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
  2. Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
  3. Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
  4. Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
  5. Keep your pet calm.

Don't

  • Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
  • Do not give any human medicine.

Why it can be dangerous

The name Ribbon Plant is used for more than one species, including Dracaena and Chlorophytum comosum.[1]

Signs to watch for

  • Drooling
  • Vomiting
Scientific name
Chlorophytum
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Common questions

What can happen if a pet eats Ribbon Plant?

Ingestion by companion animals causes drooling and vomiting.[1]

What is Ribbon Plant?

Ribbon Plant is a common name for more than one species, including Dracaena and Chlorophytum comosum.[1]

Sources

  1. Pet Poison Helpline

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