Emergency: ASPCA Poison Control (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 · 24/7

Plant safety guide index

Browse PawPlants safety guides without the clutter.

Use this page as a simple index for individual toxic plant guides, pet-safe plant guides, emergency guidance, and broader pet-specific plant safety pages. Each link uses the clean public URL.

Toxic plant guides

Start here for common houseplants, bulbs, palms, and foliage plants that may be risky for cats or dogs.

Pet-safe plant guides

These pages focus on plants commonly chosen for homes with pets. Safe does not mean chew-proof, so placement still matters.

Hub pages and emergency help

Use these broader guides when you want pet-specific lists, safer swaps, emergency steps, or supply-only shopping setup ideas.

Important: PawPlants is informational and does not replace veterinary advice. If your pet may have eaten a toxic plant, call your veterinarian, ASPCA Poison Control, or Pet Poison Helpline.

Pet-safe plant guides

Popular safe houseplant guides

These pages focus on common non-toxic or pet-friendlier houseplants, with placement and care notes for homes with cats and dogs.

African VioletAfrican violet is generally listed as non-toxic to dogs and cats, making it a strong flowering houseplant choice for pet homes. Areca PalmAreca palm is generally listed as non-toxic to dogs and cats and is one of the better large indoor palm choices for pet homes. Boston FernBoston fern is generally listed as non-toxic to dogs and cats. It is a classic pet-safe fern for humid rooms. CalatheaCalathea plants are generally listed as non-toxic to dogs and cats and are popular for pet-safe patterned foliage. Parlor PalmParlor palm is generally listed as non-toxic to dogs and cats and is a practical small palm for low to medium light rooms. PeperomiaMany peperomia varieties are generally listed as non-toxic to dogs and cats. They are compact, easy to place, and useful for pet-safe shelves. Prayer PlantPrayer plant is generally listed as non-toxic to dogs and cats and is a good pet-safe alternative to many toxic aroid plants. Ponytail PalmPonytail palm is generally listed as non-toxic to dogs and cats. It is not a true palm, but it is a popular pet-safe houseplant. Christmas CactusChristmas cactus is generally listed as non-toxic to dogs and cats and is a safer holiday plant choice than many seasonal plants. Money TreeMoney tree is commonly treated as a pet-safe indoor tree choice. It is different from jade plant, which is toxic to dogs and cats and is sometimes also called money plant.