Clivia Lily

Yes, clivia lily (Clivia spp.) is potentially toxic to cats. It contains lycorine and other alkaloids that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, excessive drooling, and abdominal pain if ingested.

The bulb is the most dangerous part — ingestion of the bulb can cause significant gastrointestinal upset and, with a meaningful dose, more serious signs like tremors, weakness, low blood pressure, and irregular heartbeat. Leaves and flowers can also cause GI distress.

After a leaf or flower nibble, watch for drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea. If your cat ingested a larger amount — especially from the bulb — monitor for tremors, weakness, cold paws, slow capillary refill, irregular heartbeat, seizures, refusal to eat, or hiding. GI signs can appear within minutes to a few hours.

Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 any time you notice drooling, repeated vomiting, or refusal to eat after a known or suspected nibble. Bulb ingestion, tremors, weakness, or collapse are emergencies — seek veterinary care immediately.

Yes, clivia lily (Clivia spp.) is potentially toxic to dogs. It contains lycorine and other alkaloids that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and tremors in severe cases.

Early signs include drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea. Larger ingestions — especially of the bulb — can progress to weakness, tremors, low blood pressure, irregular heart rate, and in severe cases seizures. GI signs typically begin within minutes to a few hours.

Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or your vet immediately if your dog ate any part of the bulb, or if you see persistent vomiting, weakness, tremors, or trouble standing. Even a leaf nibble with no symptoms warrants a call to set a monitoring plan.

The bulb is the most dangerous part — larger ingestions of the bulb are associated with the more severe signs like weakness, tremors, and cardiac effects. However, all parts of the plant contain alkaloids and should be considered harmful.