Plants Toxic to Dogs
Every plant on this page is confirmed toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Sorted by danger level — most dangerous first.
183 toxic plants · 35 severe · 60 moderate · 88 mild
Severe — Veterinary Emergency
These plants can cause organ failure or death. Any ingestion requires immediate emergency vet care.
Azalea
Rhododendron
Sago Palm
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. Contact your veterinarian for guidance.
Monstera Deliciosa
Peace Lily
Philodendron
Swiss Cheese Vine
Marble Queen Pothos
Tulip
Philodendron Pink Princess
Daffodil
Philodendron Birkin
English Ivy
Elephant Ear
Anthurium
Alocasia
Arrowhead Plant
Philodendron Micans
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 GI upset. Usually resolves on its own. Contact vet if symptoms persist.
Snake Plant
Pothos
Golden Pothos
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Aloe Vera
Money Plant
ZZ Plant
True Lily
Monstera Adansonii
Mother-in-Law's Tongue
Rubber Plant
Bird of Paradise
Aloe Barbadensis
Avocado
Jade Plant
Corn Plant
Philodendron Brasil
Jade Pothos
Dragon Tree
Poinsettia
Tradescantia
Lavender
Weeping Fig
Neon Pothos
Hydrangea
Chrysanthemum
Chinese Evergreen
Rubber Tree
Satin Pothos
Tradescantia Nanouk
Mini Monstera
Schefflera
String of Pearls
Daylily
Stargazer Lily
Begonia
Lucky Bamboo
Geranium
Tradescantia
Aglaonema Silver Bay
Pothos N'Joy
Angel Wing Begonia
Tomato Plant
Hibiscus
Hosta
Dragon Tree
Giant Bird of Paradise
Easter Lily
Fiddle Leaf Fig Bambino
Ficus Audrey
Asparagus Fern
Croton
Tiger Lily
Croton Petra
ZZ Plant Raven
Monstera Peru
Ficus Tineke
Spring Crocus
Umbrella Tree
Asiatic Lily
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
What to Do If Your Dog Eats a Toxic Plant
Remove the plant, save a sample for ID, and call your vet or ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a professional. For severe plants (listed above in red), go directly to an emergency vet — do not wait for symptoms.
Looking for dog-safe plants instead? See our complete safe plants list.