🌿 Pet-safe plant guide

Monstera Monstera deliciosa
The split-leaf Instagram star — its calcium oxalate crystals burn the mouths of cats and dogs that chew it. Pothos Epipremnum aureum
Nearly indestructible trailing vine — and nearly every part irritates a curious cat or dog. Snake Plant Dracaena trifasciata
Tough as nails for beginners, rough on pets — saponins cause nausea if chewed. ZZ Plant Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Glossy, drought-proof, and full of calcium oxalate — keep it out of reach of pets. Heartleaf Philodendron Philodendron hederaceum
A classic trailing plant whose leaves and stems irritate pet mouths and stomachs. Rubber Plant Ficus elastica
Bold and architectural — but its milky sap upsets the stomachs of cats and dogs. Dieffenbachia Dieffenbachia seguine
Beautiful variegated leaves with a nasty bite — intense mouth pain for pets that chew. Jade Plant Crassula ovata
The lucky money plant — unlucky for pets, causing vomiting and lethargy if eaten. Aloe Vera Aloe vera
Great for sunburns, bad for pets — aloin in the leaves causes vomiting and diarrhea. Spider Plant Chlorophytum comosum
Pet-safe and cat-enticing — many cats love batting at its dangling leaves. Parlor Palm Chamaedorea elegans
A graceful, pet-safe palm that thrives in low light. Boston Fern Nephrolepis exaltata
Lush, pet-safe fronds — a worry-free choice for hanging baskets. Calathea Goeppertia makoyana
Prayer plant with painted leaves — beautiful and completely pet-safe. Money Tree Pachira aquatica
Braided trunk, good vibes, and safe for cats and dogs. Areca Palm Dypsis lutescens
A feathery, pet-safe palm that adds instant tropical feel. Fiddle Leaf Fig Ficus lyrata
Dramatic fiddle-shaped leaves — ficus sap irritates the mouths and stomachs of cats and dogs. Sago Palm Cycas revoluta
One of the most poisonous houseplants — every part, especially the seeds, can be fatal to pets. Bird of Paradise Strelitzia nicolai
A tropical statement plant — its seeds and fruit cause nausea and drowsiness in pets. Elephant Ear Alocasia amazonica
Huge dramatic leaves packed with calcium oxalate — intense mouth pain for pets that chew. Asparagus Fern Asparagus setaceus
Feathery fronds and red berries — sapogenins bring vomiting and skin irritation. Umbrella Plant Schefflera arboricola
Glossy umbrella-like leaves — calcium oxalate crystals irritate pet mouths. Madagascar Dragon Tree Dracaena marginata
Spiky red-edged leaves — saponins cause drooling, vomiting and weakness in cats and dogs. Corn Plant Dracaena fragrans
The classic office plant — same saponin problem as its dracaena cousins. Prayer Plant Maranta leuconeura
Leaves that fold up at night — and one of the few genuinely pet-safe picks. Hoya Hoya carnosa
Waxy leaves and sweet star-shaped flowers — thankfully non-toxic to pets. Chinese Money Plant Pilea peperomioides
Coin-shaped leaves on quirky stems — non-toxic and pet-friendly. Croton Codiaeum variegatum
Rainbow foliage with milky, irritating sap — keep away from curious pets. Yucca Yucca elephantipes
Desert-tough spikes — saponins cause drooling and vomiting in pets. Peperomia Peperomia obtusifolia
Compact, fleshy leaves — a genuinely pet-safe choice for small spaces.

Peace Lily Spathiphyllum wallisii
Elegant white blooms — but every part irritates pet mouths and stomachs. Lily Lilium spp.
Extremely dangerous for cats — even pollen can cause kidney failure. A true emergency. Tulip Tulipa spp.
Spring color with a catch — the bulbs are the most toxic part for pets. Daffodil Narcissus spp.
Cheerful yellow flowers; the bulbs contain lycorine, toxic to pets. Moth Orchid Phalaenopsis amabilis
Long-blooming and pet-safe — one of the best flowering choices for pet homes. African Violet Saintpaulia ionantha
Compact, colorful, and completely safe for curious pets. Poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima
Mildly toxic holiday plant — usually just mouth irritation, but keep it away. Kalanchoe Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Cheerful blooms with a dark side — bufadienolides can affect pets’ hearts. Cyclamen Cyclamen persicum
Pretty winter blooms hiding irritating saponins, worst in the tuber. Amaryllis Hippeastrum spp.
Showy holiday flowers — lycorine causes drooling, vomiting and tremors. Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum morifolium
Autumn favorite — pyrethrins irritate pet skin, mouths and stomachs. Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla
Big mophead blooms — cyanogenic compounds mean vomiting and lethargy for pets. Geranium Pelargonium spp.
Sunny windowsill staple — geraniol and linalool upset pet stomachs.

Lavender Lavandula angustifolia
Calming for humans, not for pets — linalool is toxic to cats and dogs, especially the oil. Rosemary Salvia rosmarinus
A hardy kitchen herb, generally considered safe for pets in small amounts. Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus
Its oil is the problem — eucalyptol is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.