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Monstera Deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa
Swiss Cheese Plant, Split-Leaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
Mother-in-Law's Tongue, Sansevieria, Dracaena trifasciata
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
Devil's Ivy, Golden Pothos, Epipremnum
Dogs: mild
Cats: moderate
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
Ficus lyrata, Banjo Fig, Fiddle Fig
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum spp.
Spathiphyllum, White Sails, Closet Plant
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Orchid
Phalaenopsis spp.
Phalaenopsis, Moth Orchid, Dendrobium
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Philodendron
Philodendron spp.
Heartleaf Philodendron, Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron, Elephant Ear Philodendron
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis miller
Aloe, Burn Plant, Medicine Plant
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Chlorophytum, Airplane Plant, Ribbon Plant
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Zamioculcas, Zanzibar Gem, Eternity Plant
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
True Lily
Lilium spp.
Easter Lily, Tiger Lily, Asiatic Lily
Dogs: mild
Cats: severe
Money Tree
Pachira aquatica
Pachira, Guiana Chestnut, Malabar Chestnut
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Rose
Rosa spp.
Garden Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Monstera Adansonii
Monstera adansonii
Swiss Cheese Vine, Monkey Mask, Five Holes Plant
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Catmint, Catswort, Field Balm
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Sweetheart Plant, Philodendron Scandens, Cordatum
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Calathea
Goeppertia orbifolia
Calathea Orbifolia, Rattlesnake Plant, Goeppertia
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica
Rubber Fig, Rubber Tree, Ficus elastica
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Tulip
Tulipa spp.
Garden Tulip, Dutch Tulip
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Crane Flower, Strelitzia
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Yellow Palm
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Chinese Money Plant
Pilea peperomioides
Pilea, Pancake Plant, UFO Plant
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Avocado
Persea americana
Avocado Tree, Alligator Pear
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Philodendron Pink Princess
Philodendron erubescens 'Pink Princess'
PPP, Pink Princess
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Peperomia
Peperomia spp.
Radiator Plant, Baby Rubber Plant, Watermelon Peperomia
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
Crassula, Money Plant, Lucky Plant
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Daffodil
Narcissus spp.
Narcissus, Jonquil, Paper White
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrans
Dracaena fragrans, Mass Cane, Fortune Plant
Dogs: mild
Cats: moderate
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Common Sunflower, Giant Sunflower, Helianthus
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Hoya
Hoya spp.
Wax Plant, Hindu Rope Plant, Porcelain Flower
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Philodendron Birkin
Philodendron 'Birkin'
White Wave Philodendron, Birkin Plant
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Cat Grass
Dactylis glomerata / Avena sativa
Pet Grass, Wheatgrass for Cats, Oat Grass
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Sword Fern, Nephrolepis
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata
Dracaena Marginata, Madagascar Dragon Tree, Red-Edged Dracaena
Dogs: mild
Cats: moderate
English Ivy
Hedera helix
Common Ivy, Hedera, Branching Ivy
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Poinsettia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Christmas Star, Christmas Plant, Mexican Flame Leaf
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Echeveria
Echeveria spp.
Hens and Chicks, Mexican Snowball
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Anthurium
Anthurium spp.
Flamingo Flower, Tailflower, Laceleaf
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
English Lavender, French Lavender, True Lavender
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Weeping Fig
Ficus benjamina
Ficus, Benjamin Fig, Ficus Tree
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Alocasia
Alocasia spp.
Elephant Ear, African Mask Plant, Kris Plant
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Peperomia Watermelon
Peperomia argyreia
Watermelon Peperomia, Watermelon Begonia
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Arrowhead Plant
Syngonium podophyllum
Syngonium, Nephthytis, Arrowhead Vine
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
Maranta, Herringbone Plant, Rabbit Tracks
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Hortensia, Hills of Snow
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii
Ceropegia, Chain of Hearts, Rosary Vine
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
Neanthe Bella Palm, Chamaedorea, Good Luck Palm
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum spp.
Mum, Daisy, Chrysanth
Dogs: mild
Cats: moderate
Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema spp.
Aglaonema, Philippine Evergreen
Dogs: mild
Cats: moderate
Petunia
Petunia spp.
Garden Petunia, Surfinia
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Calathea Medallion
Goeppertia veitchiana
Medallion Prayer Plant, Goeppertia veitchiana
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Satin Pothos
Scindapsus pictus
Silver Pothos, Silk Pothos, Silver Philodendron
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Calathea Zebrina
Goeppertia zebrina
Zebra Plant, Zebra Calathea
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Mini Monstera
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma, Philodendron Ginny, Monstera Minima
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Azalea
Rhododendron spp.
Rhododendron, Rosebay
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Schefflera
Schefflera actinophylla
Umbrella Tree, Umbrella Plant, Octopus Tree
Dogs: mild
Cats: moderate
Marigold
Tagetes spp.
Tagetes, French Marigold, African Marigold
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
String of Pearls
Curio rowleyanus
Senecio rowleyanus, String of Beads, Rosary Plant
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Daylily
Hemerocallis spp.
Hemerocallis, Orange Daylily, Tiger Daylily
Dogs: mild
Cats: severe
Stargazer Lily
Lilium 'Stargazer'
Oriental Lily, Stargazer
Dogs: mild
Cats: severe
Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera spp.
Schlumbergera, Holiday Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Caladium
Caladium spp.
Elephant Ears, Angel Wings, Heart of Jesus
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Begonia
Begonia spp.
Wax Begonia, Rex Begonia, Angel Wing Begonia
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
Beaucarnea, Elephant Foot Tree, Bottle Palm
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Air Plant
Tillandsia spp.
Tillandsia, Sky Plant
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Lucky Bamboo
Dracaena sanderiana
Ribbon Dracaena, Chinese Water Bamboo
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Geranium
Pelargonium spp.
Pelargonium, Storksbill, Cranesbill
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Tradescantia
Tradescantia spp.
Spiderwort, Inch Plant, Purple Heart
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Aglaonema Silver Bay
Aglaonema 'Silver Bay'
Silver Bay Chinese Evergreen, Painted Drop Tongue
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe spp.
Mother of Thousands, Devil's Backbone, Chandelier Plant
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis
Fittonia, Mosaic Plant, Painted Net Leaf
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Salvia rosmarinus, Dew of the Sea
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Majesty Palm
Ravenea rivularis
Ravenea, Majestic Palm
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Stromanthe Triostar
Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'
Tricolor Stromanthe, Magenta Triostar, Prayer Plant Triostar
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia spp.
Dumb Cane, Leopard Lily, Tropic Snow
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Amaryllis
Hippeastrum spp.
Belladonna Lily, Saint Joseph Lily, Cape Belladonna
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Tomato Plant
Solanum lycopersicum
Tomato Vine, Solanum lycopersicum
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Haworthia
Haworthia spp.
Zebra Plant, Pearl Plant, Star Window Plant
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Sweet Basil, Thai Basil, Holy Basil
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Kentia Palm
Howea forsteriana
Howea, Thatch Palm, Sentry Palm
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Rose of Sharon, Chinese Hibiscus, Tropical Hibiscus
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Hosta
Hosta spp.
Plantain Lily, Funkia, Giboshi
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Gerbera Daisy
Gerbera jamesonii
African Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, Barberton Daisy
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Rhododendron
Rhododendron spp.
Rosebay, Great Laurel
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Easter Lily
Lilium longiflorum
Bermuda Lily, Trumpet Lily
Dogs: mild
Cats: severe
Baby Rubber Plant
Peperomia obtusifolia
American Rubber Plant, Pepper Face, Peperomia Obtusifolia
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Ficus Audrey
Ficus benghalensis
Banyan Tree, Bengal Fig, Ficus Benghalensis
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Asparagus Fern
Asparagus densiflorus
Emerald Feather, Sprengeri Fern, Lace Fern
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea seifrizii
Reed Palm, Chamaedorea seifrizii
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
Asplenium nidus, Nest Fern
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta
Cycas, Coontie Palm, Japanese Sago
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
Garden Croton, Joseph's Coat, Variegated Laurel
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Impatiens
Impatiens walleriana
Busy Lizzie, Touch-Me-Not, Patient Lucy
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Bromeliad
Bromeliaceae family
Guzmania, Aechmea, Vriesea
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Mint
Mentha spp.
Spearmint, Peppermint, Mentha
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Tiger Lily
Lilium lancifolium
Lilium lancifolium, Devil Lily
Dogs: mild
Cats: severe
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Red Maple Ornamental, Laceleaf Maple, Acer Palmatum
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Cat Palm
Chamaedorea cataractarum
Cascade Palm, Cataract Palm
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Calla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Arum Lily, Zantedeschia, Trumpet Lily
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
African Violet
Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia
Saintpaulia, Usambara Violet
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus spp.
Gum Tree, Silver Dollar
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
Common Zinnia, Youth and Old Age
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Jasmine
Jasminum spp.
True Jasmine, Jasminum, Common Jasmine
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Polka Dot Plant
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Hypoestes, Freckle Face, Flamingo Plant
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Rattlesnake Plant
Goeppertia insignis
Calathea lancifolia, Goeppertia insignis
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Spring Crocus
Crocus vernus
Dutch Crocus, Giant Crocus
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea spp.
Paper Flower, Great Bougainvillea
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Asiatic Lily
Lilium asiaticum
Asiatic Hybrid Lily, Garden Lily, Dwarf Lily
Dogs: mild
Cats: severe
Oxalis
Oxalis triangularis
Shamrock Plant, Purple Shamrock, False Shamrock
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Coffee Plant
Coffea arabica
Arabian Coffee, Coffea, Coffee Tree
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Begonia Rex
Begonia rex-cultorum
Rex Begonia, Painted Leaf Begonia, King Begonia
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Ficus Tineke
Ficus elastica 'Tineke'
Tineke Rubber Plant, Variegated Rubber Plant, Ficus Elastica Tineke
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Burro's Tail
Sedum morganianum
Donkey Tail, Sedum morganianum, Lamb's Tail
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Pansy
Viola x wittrockiana
Viola, Garden Pansy, Johnny Jump Up
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
Cape Jasmine, Gardenia jasminoides
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Iris
Iris spp.
Flag, Bearded Iris, German Iris
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum spp.
Adiantum, Venus Hair Fern, Delta Maidenhair
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum tectorum
Sempervivum, Houseleek, Live Forever
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
Aspidistra, Bar Room Plant, Iron Plant
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
Garden Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Wheatgrass
Triticum aestivum
Cat Grass, Pet Grass, Triticum aestivum
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Date Palm
Phoenix dactylifera
Phoenix Palm, Pygmy Date Palm
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Coleus
Coleus scutellarioides
Painted Nettle, Flame Nettle, Plectranthus
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Banana Plant
Musa spp.
Banana Tree, Musa
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Garden Parsley, Italian Parsley
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Bleeding Heart
Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Lady in a Bath, Dutchman's Breeches, Lyre Flower
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Ti Plant
Cordyline fruticosa
Hawaiian Ti, Good Luck Plant, Cordyline
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Taro
Colocasia esculenta
Elephant Ear Taro, Colocasia, Dasheen
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Panda Plant
Kalanchoe tomentosa
Chocolate Soldier, Pussy Ears, Kalanchoe Tomentosa
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
String of Bananas
Curio radicans
Senecio radicans, Banana Vine, Fishhook Senecio
Dogs: mild
Cats: moderate
Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis
May Bells, Our Lady's Tears, Convallaria
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Lemon Lime Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum 'Lemon Lime'
Philodendron Hederaceum Lemon Lime, Neon Philodendron, Lemon Lime Plant
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Holly
Ilex spp.
English Holly, American Holly, Winterberry
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Pencil Cactus
Euphorbia tirucalli
Firestick Plant, Milk Bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum
Persian Violet, Sowbread
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
Antirrhinum, Dragon Flowers
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Staghorn Fern
Platycerium spp.
Platycerium, Elkhorn Fern
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Clematis
Clematis spp.
Leather Flower, Virgin's Bower
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Wild Marjoram, Greek Oregano
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Crapemyrtle, Crape Myrtle
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
English Daisy
Bellis perennis
Lawn Daisy, Common Daisy, Bellis
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Soleirolia
Soleirolia soleirolii
Baby's Tears, Mind-Your-Own-Business, Peace in the Home
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Agave
Agave americana
Century Plant, American Aloe, Maguey
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Norfolk Island Pine
Araucaria heterophylla
Star Pine, Triangle Tree, Living Christmas Tree
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Desert Rose
Adenium obesum
Adenium, Mock Azalea, Impala Lily
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Lemon Button Fern
Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii'
Nephrolepis cordifolia Duffii, Button Sword Fern, Erect Sword Fern
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Oleander
Nerium oleander
Nerium, Rose Bay, Jericho Rose
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Wisteria
Wisteria spp.
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese Wisteria
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus spp.
Aeschynanthus, Lipstick Vine
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Sage
Salvia officinalis
Common Sage, Garden Sage, Culinary Sage
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Yucca
Yucca spp.
Spanish Bayonet, Adam's Needle, Spineless Yucca
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Camellia
Camellia japonica
Tea Plant, Japanese Camellia
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Marijuana
Cannabis sativa
Cannabis, Hemp, Weed
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Valerian
Valeriana officinalis
Garden Heliotrope, All-Heal, Setwall
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Goldfish Plant
Nematanthus gregarius
Goldfish Vine, Flying Goldfish Plant
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Lily of the Nile
Agapanthus praecox
Agapanthus, African Lily, Blue Lily
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Mother of Thousands
Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Alligator Plant, Mexican Hat Plant, Devil's Backbone
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Mandevilla
Mandevilla spp.
Rock Trumpet, Dipladenia, Brazilian Jasmine
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Mistletoe Cactus
Rhipsalis baccifera
Rhipsalis, Spaghetti Cactus, Pencil Cactus Safe
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Plumeria
Plumeria rubra
Frangipani, Hawaiian Lei Flower, Temple Tree
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Blue Star Fern
Phlebodium aureum
Phlebodium Aureum, Golden Polypody
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Japanese Yew
Taxus cuspidata
Taxus, Spreading Yew, Buddhist Pine
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Lantana
Lantana camara
Shrub Verbena, Red Sage, Yellow Sage
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Common Thyme, Garden Thyme
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Swedish Ivy
Plectranthus verticillatus
Plectranthus, Creeping Charlie
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
Coriander, Chinese Parsley
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Venus Flytrap
Dionaea muscipula
Venus Mousetrap, Dionaea, Fly Trap
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Coral Bells
Heuchera spp.
Heuchera, Alumroot
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Passion Flower
Passiflora incarnata
Passiflora, Maypop
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Buttercup
Ranunculus spp.
Ranunculus, Coyote's Eyes, Crowfoot
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Lace Aloe
Aristaloe aristata
Torch Plant, Guinea Fowl Aloe, Aristaloe
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Hellebore
Helleborus orientalis
Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose, Winter Rose
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Boxwood
Buxus sempervirens
Box, Common Box, Buxus
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Digitalis, Dead Man's Bells, Fairy Gloves
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Morning Glory
Ipomoea spp.
Ipomoea, Bindweed
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Sweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus
Lathyrus, Everlasting Pea
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Lupine
Lupinus spp.
Lupin, Bluebonnet
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Hollyhock
Alcea rosea
Garden Hollyhock, Common Hollyhock
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Larkspur
Consolida ajacis
Annual Delphinium, Knight's Spur, Lark's Heel
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Purple Waffle Plant
Hemigraphis alternata
Red Ivy, Red Flame Ivy, Hemigraphis
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Japanese Creeper, Woodbine, Virginia Creeper (confused)
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Friendship Plant
Pilea involucrata
Pilea Involucrata, Panamiga, Pan-American Friendship Plant
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Clivia
Clivia miniata
Bush Lily, Kaffir Lily, Natal Lily
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Ornamental Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Christmas Pepper, Capsicum, Decorative Chili
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Pitcher Plant
Nepenthes spp.
Nepenthes, Tropical Pitcher Plant, Monkey Cup
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Mother of Millions
Kalanchoe delagoensis
Devil's Backbone, Chandelier Plant, Kalanchoe Delagoensis
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Red Creeping Thyme
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Thymus praecox, Wild Thyme, Mother of Thyme
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Yew
Taxus spp.
Japanese Yew, English Yew, Taxus
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Crown of Thorns
Euphorbia milii
Christ Plant, Christ Thorn
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Gloxinia
Sinningia speciosa
Sinningia, Florist's Gloxinia
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Aluminum Plant
Pilea cadierei
Watermelon Pilea, Pilea
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Dill
Anethum graveolens
Dill Weed, Garden Dill
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Chinese Lantern
Physalis alkekengi
Winter Cherry, Japanese Lantern, Bladder Cherry
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Delphinium
Delphinium spp.
Larkspur, Staggerweed
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Privet
Ligustrum vulgare
Ligustrum, Common Privet, Wax-Leaf Privet
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Melissa, Bee Balm
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Japanese Pieris
Pieris japonica
Andromeda, Lily of the Valley Bush, Pieris japonica
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Mistletoe
Phoradendron spp.
American Mistletoe, European Mistletoe
Dogs: moderate
Cats: moderate
Cherry Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus
English Laurel, Common Laurel
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Rabbit's Foot Fern
Davallia fejeensis
Hare's Foot Fern, Davallia
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Heartleaf Fern
Hemionitis arifolia
Hemionitis Arifolia, Tongue Fern
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Autumn Crocus
Colchicum autumnale
Meadow Saffron, Colchicum, Naked Lady
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Rhubarb
Rheum rhabarbarum
Pie Plant, Garden Rhubarb
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Button Fern
Pellaea rotundifolia
Round-Leafed Fern, Pellaea
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Carolina Jessamine
Gelsemium sempervirens
Yellow Jessamine, Gelsemium, Evening Trumpet Flower
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Bird Cherry
Prunus padus
Wild Cherry, Prunus padus
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Angel's Trumpet
Brugmansia spp.
Brugmansia, Datura, Devil's Trumpet
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia
Calico Bush, Spoonwood, Kalmia
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Cardboard Palm
Zamia furfuracea
Dioon, Zamia, Coontie
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica
Common Nettle, Urtica
Dogs: mild
Cats: mild
Kangaroo Fern
Microsorum diversifolium
Kangaroo Paw Fern, Microsorum
Dogs: Safe
Cats: Safe
Tobacco Plant
Nicotiana tabacum
Nicotiana, Flowering Tobacco, Tree Tobacco
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Night-Blooming Jessamine
Cestrum nocturnum
Night Cestrum, Lady of the Night, Queen of the Night
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Castor Bean
Ricinus communis
Castor Oil Plant, Ricinus, Palma Christi
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Aconite
Aconitum napellus
Monkshood, Wolfsbane, Devil's Helmet
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Glory Lily
Gloriosa superba
Flame Lily, Gloriosa, Climbing Lily
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow
Brunfelsia spp.
Brunfelsia, Lady of the Night, Kiss Me Quick
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Deadly Nightshade
Atropa belladonna
Belladonna, Devil's Berries, Death Cherries
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Mexican Cycad
Dioon edule
Dioon edule, Palma de la Virgen
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Poison Hemlock
Conium maculatum
Devil's Bread, Poison Parsley, Winter Fern
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Corn Lily
Veratrum spp.
False Hellebore, Indian Poke, Skunk Cabbage
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Water Hemlock
Cicuta maculata
Cowbane, Poison Parsnip, Cicuta
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Mandrake
Mandragora officinarum
Mandragora, Satan's Apple, Devil's Candle
Dogs: severe
Cats: severe
Plants that can kill
Full emergency guide →These common plants can be fatal to dogs or cats, even in small amounts. If your pet ingests any of these, do not wait for symptoms — call poison control immediately.
True Lily Sago Palm Azalea Oleander Foxglove Autumn Crocus Lantana Lily of the Valley Yew Castor Bean Angel's Trumpet Delphinium Rhubarb Cherry Laurel Mountain Laurel Deadly Nightshade Poison Hemlock Water Hemlock Aconite Tobacco Plant Carolina Jessamine Cardboard Palm Japanese Pieris Mandrake Glory Lily Night-Blooming Jessamine Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow Mexican Cycad Bird Cherry Rhododendron Daylily Tiger Lily Easter Lily Asiatic Lily Stargazer Lily Corn Lily Larkspur Mother of Thousands Desert Rose Mother of Millions Japanese Yew
ASPCA Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
Common questions
What should I do if my pet eats a toxic plant?
Remove remaining plant material from their mouth. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. Call your vet or ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Take a photo of the plant for identification.
Can a plant be safe for dogs but toxic to cats?
Yes. True Lilies (Lilium species) are extremely toxic to cats — causing fatal kidney failure — but only cause mild stomach upset in dogs. This database shows toxicity levels separately for each species.
Where does this data come from?
All toxicity data is cross-referenced from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Pet Poison Helpline, Veterinary Information Network (VIN), and the Merck Veterinary Manual. We update monthly and note review dates on each plant page.
What are the safest houseplants for pet owners?
Boston Ferns, Spider Plants, Calathea, Parlor Palms, African Violets, Peperomia, and Orchids are all verified non-toxic. See our full safe plants list.