Pet-safe plants for small spaces

Start with pet-safe placement

Pet-safe plant ideas and placement tips for apartments, shelves, windowsills, compact rooms, and homes where pets can reach more surfaces.

Even plants commonly listed as pet-safer should not be treated as pet food. Use smart placement, sturdy pots, and supervised access if your cat or dog chews, digs, or knocks over containers.

Safer plant ideas to compare

• Spider Plant — generally better choice for many pet homes, but still not pet food Safer
• Boston Fern — generally better choice for many pet homes, but still not pet food Safer
• Parlor Palm — generally better choice for many pet homes, but still not pet food Safer
• Areca Palm — generally better choice for many pet homes, but still not pet food Safer
• Calathea — generally better choice for many pet homes, but still not pet food Safer
• Prayer Plant — generally better choice for many pet homes, but still not pet food Safer
• Peperomia — generally better choice for many pet homes, but still not pet food Safer
• African Violet — generally better choice for many pet homes, but still not pet food Safer
• Orchid — generally better choice for many pet homes, but still not pet food Safer
• Ponytail Palm — generally better choice for many pet homes, but still not pet food Safer

Emergency signs to watch for

Do not wait for multiple symptoms to appear. A single sign — especially after a known exposure to a toxic plant — is reason to call a veterinarian immediately.

Related PawPlants guides

Use these guides to plan a pet-conscious plant setup before bringing a new plant home.