Houseplants are a wonderful way to bring nature indoors, but for pet owners, choosing plants that are safe for curious cats and dogs is crucial. Some plants can be toxic to pets, causing digestive upset, vomiting, or serious health issues. To help you create a pet-friendly indoor jungle, here’s a list of non-toxic and toxic houseplants for cats and dogs.

Non-toxic to Cats & Dogs

These plants are safe for your furry friends, even if they take a nibble. However, excessive consumption can still cause digestive upset, so it’s best to keep plants out of reach of pets.

• Peperomia obtusifolia & Peperomia caperata
• Hypoestes phyllostachya (Polka Dot Plant)
• Rabbit’s Foot Fern
• Boston Fern
• Burro's Tail
• Calathea and Maranta (Prayer Plants)
• Chamaedorea (Parlor Palm)
• Echeveria elegans (Hen and Chicks)
• Platycerium bifurcatum (Staghorn Fern)
• Haworthia species (Zebra Plant)
• Hen & Chicken Fern
• Hoya carnosa varieties (Wax Plant)
• Kentia Palm
• Lithops (Living Stones)
• Fittonia (Nerve Plant)
• Pilea (Chinese Money Plant)
• Chlorophytum (Spider Plant)
• Beaucarnea recurvata (Ponytail Palm)

Toxic to Cats & Dogs

These plants are poisonous and should be kept out of reach of pets. Depending on the species, ingesting parts of these plants can cause mild vomiting and stomach issues to more severe symptoms.

• Dracaena
• Dieffenbachia
• Jade Plant
• Aloe Vera
• Philodendron
• Cycas (Sago Palm)
• Zanzibar (ZZ Plant)
• Yucca
• Monstera species
• Peace Lily
• Philodendron and Pothos species
• Sansevieria (Snake Plant)
• Ivy
• Alocasia
• Syngonium (Arrowhead Plant)

Important Reminder

Even non-toxic plants can cause mild gastrointestinal issues if consumed excessively, so it's essential to place them in locations where pets can’t easily access them. If you believe your pet has ingested a toxic plant or if it shows signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately.

By choosing pet-safe houseplants, you can enjoy the benefits of indoor greenery without compromising your pet’s health and safety! For further details on plant toxicity, visit ASPCA.