Is this plant safe for my pets?
Check any houseplant against ASPCA toxic/non-toxic data before it comes home to your cats and dogs. When in doubt, keep it out of reach — and ask your vet.
Did your pet already eat a plant?
Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center right away at 888-426-4435. Don't wait for symptoms.
Pet-safe plants
Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA.
Spider Plant
Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA.
Orchid
Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA.
Parlor Palm
Non-toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA — a safe, pet-friendly choice.
Calathea
Non-toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA.
Boston Fern
Non-toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA.
Toxic to pets
Listed as toxic to cats and/or dogs by the ASPCA. Keep out of reach.
Pothos
Listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. Keep out of reach of pets.
Monstera
Listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. Keep out of reach of pets.
Snake Plant
Listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. Keep out of reach of pets.
ZZ Plant
Listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. Keep out of reach of pets.
Philodendron
Listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. Keep out of reach of pets.
Peace Lily
Listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. Keep out of reach of pets.
Succulents
Listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. Keep out of reach of pets.
True Lily (Lilium)
Extremely toxic to cats — even pollen can cause fatal kidney failure. Keep far away from cats.
Aloe Vera
Toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA — causes vomiting and diarrhea.
Eucalyptus
Toxic to cats, dogs, and horses per ASPCA.
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