Sansevieria trifasciata

Sansevieria trifasciata is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Snake Plant.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Dracaena trifasciata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical West Africa from Nigeria east to the Congo. It is most commonly known as the snake plant, Saint George's sword, mother-in-law's tongue, and viper's bowstring hemp, among other names. Until 2017, it was known under the synonym Sansevieria trifasciata. This plant is often kept as a houseplant due to its non-demanding maintenance; they can survive with very little water and sun.

Common Names

  • Snake Plant

Facts

Family
Asparagaceae
Native to
Democratic Republic of the Congo
In the wild
BR, AU, US, IN, ZA, MX + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.