Chinese Evergreen
Chinese Evergreen
plants
Scientific name
Aglaonema
Alternate names
Golden Evergreen, Philippine Evergreen, Poison Dart Plant
Toxicity to pets
Chinese Evergreen contains microscopic oxalate crystals within the plant structure. When animals chew the plant, it releases the crystals causing irritation and pain to lips, oral cavity, and throat. Drooling, gagging, and vomiting are common signs in animals following ingestion of this plant; in rare instances severe throat swelling resulting in breathing difficulty can occur.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
