Pet-safe plants for homes with cats and dogs
Which houseplants are safe if your cat or dog takes a bite – and which common plants to keep out of reach.
Cats and dogs love chewing leaves. Some popular houseplants can upset their stomach or worse, so it is worth choosing carefully.
Pet-safe plants in our shop
- Peperomia
- Areca Palm
- Orchid
- Echeveria
- Basil
- Gerbera Daisy
- Hibiscus (Gurhal)
- Balloon Flower
- Rose Plant (watch the thorns)
Keep these out of reach
- Snake Plant
- Money Plant
- Peace Lily
- Aloe Vera
- Monstera
- Mint (large amounts)
- Tulip bulbs – the bulbs are the most harmful part
Our product pages show a "Pet safe" badge, and the shop has a Pet safe filter so you only see suitable plants.
Our pet-safety notes follow the ASPCA plant lists. If your pet eats any plant and seems unwell, call your vet straight away.