Is Violet Corkscrew Plant toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists violet corkscrew plant as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Genlisea violacea is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No confirmed toxicity data exists for pets, but the plant's carnivorous nature and lack of any formal safety listing mean it cannot be classified as pet-safe — consult a vet if ingestion is suspected.

Genlisea violacea is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No confirmed toxicity data exists for pets, but the plant's carnivorous nature and lack of any formal safety listing mean it cannot be classified as pet-safe — consult a vet if ingestion is suspected. 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 violet corkscrew 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.

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

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.