Is Clivia Lily Toxic to Dogs and Cats? (2026)
Clivia spp.
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Quick facts
| Toxic to dogs | Yes |
|---|---|
| Toxic to cats | Yes |
| Toxic to horses | No |
| Toxic component | Lycorine, concentrated in the rhizome |
| Onset of symptoms | Within a few hours |
| Indoor / outdoor | indoor |
If your pet ate this plant
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Symptoms in dogs
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Abdominal pain
Symptoms in cats
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
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What to do
Contact a vet if the rhizome was dug up and eaten; leaf/flower contact is usually milder.
Toxic component and mechanism
The toxic component in Clivia Lily is lycorine, concentrated in the rhizome.
Part-specific risk: Rhizome is more concentrated in toxins than leaves or flowers.
What makes this plant different
Despite 'Lily' in the name, Clivia is an Amaryllidaceae relative of Daffodil and Amaryllis, not a true lily — it shares their lycorine-based, bulb-concentrated toxicity rather than the far more dangerous nephrotoxin found in true Lilium species.
Plant identification
- Scientific name
- Clivia spp.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Also known as
- Clivia Lily, Kaffir Lily, Clivies, Caffre Lily, Cape Clivia, Klivia
- Typically found
- indoor
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Last verified: July 2, 2026 · Cross-referenced with ASPCA Animal Poison Control