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Is Stalked Clivia toxic to cats?

Clivia caulescens

Toxic to cats

Yes — stalked clivia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Toxic to cats and dogs; the ASPCA lists the genus Clivia under 'Clivia Lily' as toxic to both species. The toxic principle is lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, with the rhizome and stem base containing the highest concentrations. Symptoms include vomiting, salivation, diarrhoea, and with heavy ingestion, low blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias.

What to do if your cat ate stalked clivia

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move stalked clivia out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of stalked clivia to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten stalked clivia, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is stalked clivia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is stalked clivia toxic to cats?

Yes — stalked clivia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs; the ASPCA lists the genus Clivia under 'Clivia Lily' as toxic to both species. The toxic principle is lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, with the rhizome and stem base containing the highest concentrations. Symptoms include vomiting, salivation, diarrhoea, and with heavy ingestion, low blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats stalked clivia?

Toxic to cats and dogs; the ASPCA lists the genus Clivia under 'Clivia Lily' as toxic to both species. The toxic principle is lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, with the rhizome and stem base containing the highest concentrations. Symptoms include vomiting, salivation, diarrhoea, and with heavy ingestion, low blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to stalked clivia.

What should I do if my cat ate stalked clivia?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is stalked clivia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Stalked Clivia is toxic to dogs as well. See the full stalked clivia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to stalked clivia?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full stalked clivia pet-safety