What should I do if my cat ate Clivia?

Call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately if your cat chewed a bulb or had a large ingestion. For leaf-only nibbles, call if vomiting/drooling repeats or if your cat seems weak or wobbly.

What should I do if my dog ate Clivia?

Call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately if your dog chewed a bulb. For leaf-only ingestions, call if vomiting or diarrhea repeats, if there's persistent drooling, or if your dog is unusually weak or wobbly.

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Pet safety reference

Clivia

Q: Is Clivia safe for cats?

Clivia is potentially toxic to cats. Ingestion of the plant, particularly the bulbs, can cause significant irritation. Please contact your veterinarian or an animal poison control center if you suspect your cat has ingested any part of this plant.

Q: Is Clivia safe for dogs?

Clivia is potentially toxic to dogs. The alkaloids present in the plant can cause systemic upset. Always consult a veterinarian if your dog shows signs of illness after exposure to this plant.

Clivia miniata

Clivia miniata is a popular flowering houseplant known for its vibrant orange or red clusters of blooms. It contains lycorine and other alkaloids that can cause gastrointestinal distress if ingested by pets.

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CliviaClivia miniataKaffir Lily

Light: Low to medium indirect light
Habit: Clumping
Care: Low

Safety status

Cats & Dogs

Potentially toxic

Consulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.

Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.

Sources

ASPCA Toxic Plant List

If a pet has chewed or swallowed plant material and is showing symptoms, contact a veterinarian or poison resource immediately. This product is for structured reference, not diagnosis.

Cats — concern notes

Common signs

Vomiting, diarrhea, excessive drooling, and abdominal pain.

Escalation note

Ingestion of the plant, particularly the bulbs, can cause significant irritation. Please contact your veterinarian or an animal poison control center if you suspect your cat has ingested any part of this plant.

Dogs — concern notes

Common signs

Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and potential tremors in severe cases.

Escalation note

The alkaloids present in the plant can cause systemic upset. Always consult a veterinarian if your dog shows signs of illness after exposure to this plant.

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Source evidence

ASPCA Toxic Plant List

toxicology · 99% reliability

Open source

Clivia miniata is listed as toxic to both cats and dogs due to the presence of lycorine.

NC State Extension Plant Toolbox

botanical · 94% reliability

Open source

Clivia miniata is a shade-loving perennial that is toxic if ingested.

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