Plants generally listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs include astilbe, coral bells, coneflower, asters, garden phlox, columbine, hollyhock, sunflowers, roses and violets. Always check with your vet about your own pet.
- False Spirea (Astilbe) — Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Coral Bells — Colorful and pet friendly.
- Coneflower — Listed non-toxic.
- Fall Aster — Safe late-season color.
- Garden Phlox — Listed non-toxic.
- Columbine — Listed non-toxic.
- Hollyhock — Tall and pet friendly.
- Perennial Sunflower — Listed non-toxic.
- Rose — Safe, but watch the thorns.
- Violet — Listed non-toxic.
African Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
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- Pet-safe
- Safe for people
Air Plant
Tillandsia spp.
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- Pet-safe
- Safe for people
- Hanging
Aluminum Plant
Pilea cadierei
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- Pet-safe
- Safe for people
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
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- Pet-safe
- Safe for people
Baby Rubber Plant
Peperomia obtusifolia
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- Pet-safe
- Safe for people
Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea seifrizii
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- Pet-safe
- Safe for people
Banana 'Dwarf Cavendish'
Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'
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- Pet-safe
- Safe for people
Bat Flower
Tacca chantrieri
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- Pet-safe
- Safe for people
Bear's Paw Fern
Aglaomorpha coronans
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- Pet-safe
- Safe for people
- Hanging
Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
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- Pet-safe
- Safe for people
Blue Star Fern
Phlebodium aureum
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- Pet-safe
- Safe for people
- Hanging
Blushing Bromeliad
Neoregelia carolinae
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- Pet-safe
- Safe for people
Tips
- Check the ASPCA’s plant list for each plant before buying.
- Even non-toxic plants can upset a pet’s stomach if eaten in quantity.
- Skip lilies entirely if you have cats — they’re very dangerous to cats.
Frequently asked questions
Which plants are most dangerous to cats?
Lilies (Lilium and Hemerocallis) can cause kidney failure in cats, even from pollen.
Are pet-safe plants safe to eat?
They’re listed as non-toxic, but large amounts can still cause stomach upset.
Which houseplants are pet safe?
Spider plant, Boston fern, calathea and many palms.
Where can I check a plant?
The ASPCA keeps a searchable list of toxic and non-toxic plants; your vet can help too.