Plants Toxic to Cats
Every plant on this page is confirmed toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Sorted by danger level — most dangerous first.
183 toxic plants · 41 severe · 66 moderate · 76 mild
Severe — Veterinary Emergency
These plants can cause organ failure or death in cats. Lilies are especially dangerous — even pollen or vase water can be fatal. Any ingestion requires immediate emergency vet care.
True Lily
Azalea
Daylily
Stargazer Lily
Rhododendron
Easter Lily
Sago Palm
Tiger Lily
Asiatic Lily
Lily of the Valley
Oleander
Mother of Thousands
Lantana
Foxglove
Desert Rose
White Oleander
Larkspur
Yew
Hardy Cyclamen
Delphinium
Japanese Pieris
Cherry Laurel
Autumn Crocus
Rhubarb
Carolina Jessamine
Bird Cherry
Angel's Trumpet
Mountain Laurel
Cardboard Palm
Tobacco Plant
Night-Blooming Jessamine
Castor Bean
Aconite
Glory Lily
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow
Deadly Nightshade
Mexican Cycad
Poison Hemlock
Corn Lily
Water Hemlock
Mandrake
Moderate — Call Your Vet
These plants cause significant symptoms in cats. Contact your veterinarian for guidance.
Monstera Deliciosa
Pothos
Peace Lily
Philodendron
Swiss Cheese Vine
Marble Queen Pothos
Tulip
Philodendron Pink Princess
Daffodil
Corn Plant
Philodendron Birkin
Dragon Tree
English Ivy
Elephant Ear
Anthurium
Alocasia
Arrowhead Plant
Chrysanthemum
Chinese Evergreen
Philodendron Micans
Schefflera
Dumb Cane
Caladium
Philodendron Xanadu
Kalanchoe
Dieffenbachia
Amaryllis
String of Bananas
Peace Lily Sensation
String of Dolphins
Philodendron Hope Selloum
Philodendron Gloriosum
Calla Lily
Eucalyptus
Dracaena Lemon Lime
Dieffenbachia Seguine
Alocasia Dragon Scale
Coffee Plant
Domino Peace Lily
Anthurium Clarinervium
Alocasia Zebrina
Dracaena Janet Craig
Hyacinth
Dieffenbachia Camille
Dieffenbachia Tropic Snow
Bleeding Heart
Ti Plant
Taro
Panda Plant
Pencil Cactus
Cyclamen
Peace Lily Platinum Mist
Dracaena Warneckii
Wisteria
Marijuana
Peace Lily Clevelandii
Hellebore
Stephania
Boxwood
Morning Glory
Lupine
Clivia
Chinese Lantern
Trailing Jade
Privet
Mistletoe
Mild — Monitor at Home
These plants cause mild symptoms in cats, usually self-resolving. Contact vet if symptoms persist beyond 24 hours.
Snake Plant
Golden Pothos
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Aloe Vera
Money Plant
ZZ Plant
Monstera Adansonii
Mother-in-Law's Tongue
Rubber Plant
Bird of Paradise
Aloe Barbadensis
Avocado
Jade Plant
Philodendron Brasil
Jade Pothos
Poinsettia
Tradescantia
Lavender
Weeping Fig
Neon Pothos
Hydrangea
Rubber Tree
Satin Pothos
Tradescantia Nanouk
Mini Monstera
String of Pearls
Begonia
Lucky Bamboo
Geranium
Tradescantia
Aglaonema Silver Bay
Pothos N'Joy
Angel Wing Begonia
Tomato Plant
Hibiscus
Hosta
Dragon Tree
Giant Bird of Paradise
Fiddle Leaf Fig Bambino
Ficus Audrey
Asparagus Fern
Croton
Croton Petra
ZZ Plant Raven
Monstera Peru
Ficus Tineke
Spring Crocus
Umbrella Tree
Oxalis
Begonia Rex
Gardenia
Iris
Monstera Siltepecana
Coleus
Parsley
Scindapsus Treubii Moonlight
ZZ Plant Zenzi
Holly
Clematis
Oregano
Agave
Yucca
Chamomile
Lily of the Nile
Mandevilla
Monstera Standleyana
Plumeria
Buttercup
Foxtail Fern
Monstera Pinnatipartita
Sweet Pea
Boston Ivy
Ornamental Pepper
Crown of Thorns
Silver Squill
Stinging Nettle
Cats and Toxic Plants — What You Need to Know
Cats are more vulnerable to certain plant toxins than dogs. True Lilies (Lilium and Hemerocallis species) are the most dangerous — even small amounts of pollen, a single leaf, or water from the vase can cause fatal kidney failure within 24-72 hours. If your cat has any contact with a lily, treat it as an emergency.
Looking for cat-safe plants? See our complete safe plants list.