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Is Basket Plant toxic to dogs?

Callisia fragrans

Toxic to dogs

Yes — basket plant is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Callisia fragrans is not on the ASPCA's named list, but it belongs to the Commelinaceae family with the ASPCA-listed toxic Tradescantia (Inch Plant), and a peer-reviewed veterinary case (PubMed) documents immediate hypersensitivity and contact dermatitis in a dog from its leaf sap. Treat as toxic, the sap can cause red, itchy skin and GI upset; verify with a vet if a pet is exposed.

What to do if your dog ate basket plant

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move basket plant 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 basket plant to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is basket plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is basket plant toxic to dogs?

Yes — basket plant is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Callisia fragrans is not on the ASPCA's named list, but it belongs to the Commelinaceae family with the ASPCA-listed toxic Tradescantia (Inch Plant), and a peer-reviewed veterinary case (PubMed) documents immediate hypersensitivity and contact dermatitis in a dog from its leaf sap. Treat as toxic, the sap can cause red, itchy skin and GI upset; verify with a vet if a pet is exposed.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats basket plant?

Callisia fragrans is not on the ASPCA's named list, but it belongs to the Commelinaceae family with the ASPCA-listed toxic Tradescantia (Inch Plant), and a peer-reviewed veterinary case (PubMed) documents immediate hypersensitivity and contact dermatitis in a dog from its leaf sap. Treat as toxic, the sap can cause red, itchy skin and GI upset; verify with a vet if a pet is exposed. 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 dog has had access to basket plant.

What should I do if my dog ate basket plant?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 basket plant toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Basket Plant is toxic to cats as well. See the full basket plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to basket plant?

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

Full basket plant pet-safety