Pet Safe Houseplant

Pet Safe Houseplant

This list is ever evolving as new information becomes available.
All Plants on this list have been verified by reliable sources such as https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plantsand https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/#:~:text=Do%20NOT%20induce%20vomiting%20without,at%20855%2D764%2D7661.
This list is not intended to replace a licensed veterinarian. If you have any reason to believe that your pet has consumed a toxic substance, please speak vet care immediately.
Plants go by many names. Please confirm the scientific name of your plant.
  • Aeschynanthus (Lipstick Plant)
  • Beaucarnea (Pontytail Palm)While pet safe, these are hallucinogenic to cats and will have a similar effect to catnip.
  • Calathea
  • Chlorophytum (Spider Plants) While pet safe, these are hallucinogenic to cats and will have a similar effect to catnip.
  • Ceropegia woodiin (string of hearts/arrows)
  • Echevera
  • Echinocereus
  • Epiphyllum (Orchid Cactus)
  • Ferns – Please note: Some plants that go by the fern name such as Asparagus fern, are NOT true ferns and are not pet safe.
  • Gynura aurantiaca
  • Haworthia
  • Hoya
  • Hypoestes ( Polka Dot Plant)
  • Lithops (Living stone)
  • Maranta (Prayer Plants)
  • Nematanthus (Goldfish plant)
  • Nerve Plant – Fittonia
  • Opunita (Prickly pear / Bunny Ear Cactus)
  • Peperomia
  • Pilea
  • Rhipsalis cassutha (Mistletoe cactus)
  • Zingiberaceae (Shell Ginger)
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