One name, different plants
Ribbon plant
Which plant do you mean?
Ribbon plant can mean spider plant or lucky bamboo. Chlorophytum comosum and Dracaena sanderiana are different plants; the spider-plant guide retains unresolved safety evidence, while lucky bamboo is toxic. Confirm the scientific label.
No safety classification applies to this shared name. Choose an exact plant to read its reviewed guide.
Check the plant identity
- Spider PlantChlorophytum comosumThis page concerns Chlorophytum comosum. The name ribbon plant also refers to Dracaena sanderiana, which has a different safety assessment.
- Lucky BambooDracaena sanderianaThis guide covers Dracaena sanderiana within the assessed Dracaena genus. It does not cover true bamboo. Current Kew taxonomy accepts this species; older alternate taxonomies must not silently change its identity.