Pet Parent? These Plants Are Safe for Cats and Dogs

Cats nibble. Dogs dig. If a leaf is within reach, it will eventually be tested and some popular houseplants are mildly toxic to pets. The good news is there are plenty of beautiful, genuinely pet-safe options.

Safe and lovely

These are non-toxic to cats and dogs and still look wonderful.

• Areca Palm lush, tall and completely pet-friendly
• Spider Plant fast-growing and famously safe
• Parlor Palm happy in low light, safe to brush against
• Calathea patterned leaves, no worries
• Boston Fern soft and safe for hanging baskets

Plants to keep out of reach

Common but mildly toxic to pets if chewed keep these high up or skip them in a pet home.

• Pothos and philodendron
• Aglaonema and syngonium
• Peace lily and ZZ plant

Smart habits for a pet home

Most pets only chew plants out of boredom or curiosity. A safe plant nearby and a toy to play with usually solves it.

• Put hanging plants exactly where the name suggests, up high
• Use heavier pots a tipped pot is half the mess
• Press a layer of pebbles over the soil to stop digging

A garden everyone enjoys

You really do not have to choose between your pet and a green home. Build your collection around the safe list, place anything questionable out of reach, and everyone the two-legged and four-legged residents gets to enjoy the plants. Our installation team is happy to set up a pet-conscious layout for you.