Safe Houseplants for Cats
Every plant below has been verified non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. You can keep these in your home without worrying about feline poisoning.
60 cat-safe houseplants · Updated June 2026 · Sources: ASPCA, Pet Poison He
All Cat-Safe Houseplants (60)
Orchid
Phalaenopsis spp.
Phalaenopsis, Moth Orchid, Dendrobium
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Chlorophytum, Airplane Plant, Ribbon Plant
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Money Tree
Pachira aquatica
Pachira, Guiana Chestnut, Malabar Chestnut
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Calathea
Goeppertia orbifolia
Calathea Orbifolia, Rattlesnake Plant, Goeppertia
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Yellow Palm
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Chinese Money Plant
Pilea peperomioides
Pilea, Pancake Plant, UFO Plant
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Peperomia
Peperomia spp.
Radiator Plant, Baby Rubber Plant, Watermelon Peperomia
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Hoya
Hoya spp.
Wax Plant, Hindu Rope Plant, Porcelain Flower
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Cat Grass
Dactylis glomerata / Avena sativa
Pet Grass, Wheatgrass for Cats, Oat Grass
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Sword Fern, Nephrolepis
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Echeveria
Echeveria spp.
Hens and Chicks, Mexican Snowball
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Peperomia Watermelon
Peperomia argyreia
Watermelon Peperomia, Watermelon Begonia
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
Maranta, Herringbone Plant, Rabbit Tracks
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii
Ceropegia, Chain of Hearts, Rosary Vine
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
Neanthe Bella Palm, Chamaedorea, Good Luck Palm
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Calathea Medallion
Goeppertia veitchiana
Medallion Prayer Plant, Goeppertia veitchiana
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Calathea Zebrina
Goeppertia zebrina
Zebra Plant, Zebra Calathea
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera spp.
Schlumbergera, Holiday Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
Beaucarnea, Elephant Foot Tree, Bottle Palm
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Air Plant
Tillandsia spp.
Tillandsia, Sky Plant
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis
Fittonia, Mosaic Plant, Painted Net Leaf
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Majesty Palm
Ravenea rivularis
Ravenea, Majestic Palm
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Stromanthe Triostar
Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar'
Tricolor Stromanthe, Magenta Triostar, Prayer Plant Triostar
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Haworthia
Haworthia spp.
Zebra Plant, Pearl Plant, Star Window Plant
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Kentia Palm
Howea forsteriana
Howea, Thatch Palm, Sentry Palm
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Baby Rubber Plant
Peperomia obtusifolia
American Rubber Plant, Pepper Face, Peperomia Obtusifolia
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea seifrizii
Reed Palm, Chamaedorea seifrizii
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
Asplenium nidus, Nest Fern
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Bromeliad
Bromeliaceae family
Guzmania, Aechmea, Vriesea
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Cat Palm
Chamaedorea cataractarum
Cascade Palm, Cataract Palm
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
African Violet
Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia
Saintpaulia, Usambara Violet
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Polka Dot Plant
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Hypoestes, Freckle Face, Flamingo Plant
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Rattlesnake Plant
Goeppertia insignis
Calathea lancifolia, Goeppertia insignis
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Burro's Tail
Sedum morganianum
Donkey Tail, Sedum morganianum, Lamb's Tail
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum spp.
Adiantum, Venus Hair Fern, Delta Maidenhair
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum tectorum
Sempervivum, Houseleek, Live Forever
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
Aspidistra, Bar Room Plant, Iron Plant
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Wheatgrass
Triticum aestivum
Cat Grass, Pet Grass, Triticum aestivum
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Date Palm
Phoenix dactylifera
Phoenix Palm, Pygmy Date Palm
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Banana Plant
Musa spp.
Banana Tree, Musa
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Staghorn Fern
Platycerium spp.
Platycerium, Elkhorn Fern
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Soleirolia
Soleirolia soleirolii
Baby's Tears, Mind-Your-Own-Business, Peace in the Home
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Norfolk Island Pine
Araucaria heterophylla
Star Pine, Triangle Tree, Living Christmas Tree
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Lemon Button Fern
Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii'
Nephrolepis cordifolia Duffii, Button Sword Fern, Erect Sword Fern
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus spp.
Aeschynanthus, Lipstick Vine
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Goldfish Plant
Nematanthus gregarius
Goldfish Vine, Flying Goldfish Plant
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Mistletoe Cactus
Rhipsalis baccifera
Rhipsalis, Spaghetti Cactus, Pencil Cactus Safe
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Blue Star Fern
Phlebodium aureum
Phlebodium Aureum, Golden Polypody
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Swedish Ivy
Plectranthus verticillatus
Plectranthus, Creeping Charlie
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Venus Flytrap
Dionaea muscipula
Venus Mousetrap, Dionaea, Fly Trap
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Lace Aloe
Aristaloe aristata
Torch Plant, Guinea Fowl Aloe, Aristaloe
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Purple Waffle Plant
Hemigraphis alternata
Red Ivy, Red Flame Ivy, Hemigraphis
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Friendship Plant
Pilea involucrata
Pilea Involucrata, Panamiga, Pan-American Friendship Plant
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Pitcher Plant
Nepenthes spp.
Nepenthes, Tropical Pitcher Plant, Monkey Cup
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Gloxinia
Sinningia speciosa
Sinningia, Florist's Gloxinia
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Aluminum Plant
Pilea cadierei
Watermelon Pilea, Pilea
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Rabbit's Foot Fern
Davallia fejeensis
Hare's Foot Fern, Davallia
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Heartleaf Fern
Hemionitis arifolia
Hemionitis Arifolia, Tongue Fern
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Button Fern
Pellaea rotundifolia
Round-Leafed Fern, Pellaea
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Kangaroo Fern
Microsorum diversifolium
Kangaroo Paw Fern, Microsorum
Cats: Safe
Dogs: Safe
Houseplants That Are Dangerous to Cats
These common houseplants can cause severe illness or death in cats. Remove them from your home if you have cats:
Tips for Cat Owners With Houseplants
Even with non-toxic plants, some cats are determined chewers. To discourage nibbling: place plants on high shelves, use hanging planters, provide cat grass as an alternative, or use citrus-scented deterrent sprays near plants.
If your cat eats a large amount of any plant material — even non-toxic plants — they may experience mild stomach upset simply from the fiber. This is normal and typically resolves within 24 hours.
Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Pet Poison Helpline, Merck Veterinary Manual. Not a substitute for veterinary advice. Last updated June 2026.