Houseplants Safe for Dogs
148All plants below are listed as non-toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Safe choices for homes with dogs, though mild digestive upset is still possible if a plant is ingested in large quantities.
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
✓ Safe for dogs
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
✓ Safe for dogs
African Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
✓ Safe for dogs
Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
✓ Safe for dogs
Calathea Orbifolia
Calathea orbifolia
✓ Safe for dogs
Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
✓ Safe for dogs
Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera bridgesii
✓ Safe for dogs
Moth Orchid
Phalaenopsis sp.
✓ Safe for dogs
Bromeliad
Guzmania lingulata
✓ Safe for dogs
Air Plant
Tillandsia ionantha
✓ Safe for dogs
Peperomia
Peperomia obtusifolia
✓ Safe for dogs
Haworthia
Haworthiopsis fasciata
✓ Safe for dogs
Money Tree
Pachira aquatica
✓ Safe for dogs
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
✓ Safe for dogs
Polka Dot Plant
Hypoestes phyllostachya
✓ Safe for dogs
Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis
✓ Safe for dogs
Wax Plant
Hoya carnosa
✓ Safe for dogs
Chinese Money Plant
Pilea peperomioides
✓ Safe for dogs
Watermelon Peperomia
Peperomia argyreia
✓ Safe for dogs
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
✓ Safe for dogs
Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
✓ Safe for dogs
Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus radicans
✓ Safe for dogs
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
✓ Safe for dogs
Kentia Palm
Howea forsteriana
✓ Safe for dogs
Echeveria
Echeveria elegans
✓ Safe for dogs
Burro's Tail
Sedum morganianum
✓ Safe for dogs
Zebra Plant
Calathea zebrina
✓ Safe for dogs
Stromanthe Triostar
Stromanthe thalia 'Triostar'
✓ Safe for dogs
Venus Flytrap
Dionaea muscipula
✓ Safe for dogs
Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia purpurea
✓ Safe for dogs
Golden Barrel Cactus
Echinocactus grusonii
✓ Safe for dogs
Gasteria
Gasteria bicolor
✓ Safe for dogs
Sensitive Plant
Mimosa pudica
✓ Safe for dogs
Staghorn Fern
Platycerium bifurcatum
✓ Safe for dogs
String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii
✓ Safe for dogs
Aeonium
Aeonium arboreum
✓ Safe for dogs
Swedish Ivy
Plectranthus verticillatus
✓ Safe for dogs
Goldfish Plant
Columnea gloriosa
✓ Safe for dogs
Indoor Jasmine
Jasminum polyanthum
✓ Safe for dogs
Cyperus / Umbrella Sedge
Cyperus alternifolius
✓ Safe for dogs
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
✓ Safe for dogs
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
✓ Safe for dogs
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
✓ Safe for dogs
Prickly Pear Cactus
Opuntia humifusa
✓ Safe for dogs
Calathea Medallion
Calathea roseopicta 'Medallion'
✓ Safe for dogs
Fishbone Prayer Plant
Ctenanthe burle-marxii
✓ Safe for dogs
Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum raddianum
✓ Safe for dogs
Lemon Lime Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime'
✓ Safe for dogs
Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea seifrizii
✓ Safe for dogs
String of Turtles
Peperomia prostrata
✓ Safe for dogs
Lady Palm
Rhapis excelsa
✓ Safe for dogs
Elephant Bush
Portulacaria afra
✓ Safe for dogs
Norfolk Island Pine
Araucaria heterophylla
✓ Safe for dogs
Fluffy Ruffles Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Fluffy Ruffles'
✓ Safe for dogs
Kimberly Queen Fern
Nephrolepis obliterata
✓ Safe for dogs
Blue Star Fern
Phlebodium aureum
✓ Safe for dogs
Dendrobium Orchid
Dendrobium nobile
✓ Safe for dogs
Dancing Lady Orchid
Oncidium sphacelatum
✓ Safe for dogs
Corsage Orchid
Cattleya labiata
✓ Safe for dogs
Neoregelia Bromeliad
Neoregelia carolinae
✓ Safe for dogs
Flaming Sword Bromeliad
Vriesea splendens
✓ Safe for dogs
Silver Vase Bromeliad
Aechmea fasciata
✓ Safe for dogs
Rattlesnake Plant
Calathea lancifolia
✓ Safe for dogs
Pinstripe Calathea
Calathea ornata
✓ Safe for dogs
Furry Feather Calathea
Calathea rufibarba
✓ Safe for dogs
Grey Star Ctenanthe
Ctenanthe setosa
✓ Safe for dogs
Sweetheart Hoya
Hoya kerrii
✓ Safe for dogs
Silver Pink Vine
Hoya pubicalyx
✓ Safe for dogs
Wax Plant Linearis
Hoya linearis
✓ Safe for dogs
Torch Aloe
Aloe aristata
✓ Safe for dogs
Cushion Aloe
Haworthia cooperi
✓ Safe for dogs
Fairy Washboard
Haworthia limifolia
✓ Safe for dogs
Morning Beauty Echeveria
Echeveria subsessilis
✓ Safe for dogs
Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum tectorum
✓ Safe for dogs
Watch Chain Plant
Crassula muscosa
✓ Safe for dogs
Century Plant
Agave americana
✓ Safe for dogs
Ripple Peperomia
Peperomia caperata
✓ Safe for dogs
Peperomia Hope
Peperomia tetraphylla
✓ Safe for dogs
Coin Leaf Peperomia
Peperomia polybotrya
✓ Safe for dogs
Trailing Jade Peperomia
Peperomia rotundifolia
✓ Safe for dogs
Moon Valley Pilea
Pilea mollis 'Moon Valley'
✓ Safe for dogs
Friendship Plant
Pilea involucrata
✓ Safe for dogs
Rex Begonia Vine
Cissus discolor
✓ Safe for dogs
Impatiens
Impatiens walleriana
✓ Safe for dogs
Indoor Camellia
Camellia japonica
✓ Safe for dogs
Variegated Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum 'Vittatum'
✓ Safe for dogs
Reverse Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum 'Reverse Variegatum'
✓ Safe for dogs
Flame Violet
Episcia cupreata
✓ Safe for dogs
Clog Plant
Nematanthus gregarius
✓ Safe for dogs
Zebra Cactus
Haworthiopsis attenuata
✓ Safe for dogs
Bunny Ears Cactus
Opuntia microdasys
✓ Safe for dogs
Pincushion Cactus
Mammillaria gracilis
✓ Safe for dogs
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Cereus repandus
✓ Safe for dogs
String of Rubies
Othonna capensis
✓ Safe for dogs
Living Stones
Lithops karasmontana
✓ Safe for dogs
Carrion Flower
Stapelia gigantea
✓ Safe for dogs
Fire Flash Spider Plant
Chlorophytum orchidastrum
✓ Safe for dogs
Fuchsia
Fuchsia x hybrida
✓ Safe for dogs
Cape Primrose
Streptocarpus saxorum
✓ Safe for dogs
Florist's Gloxinia
Sinningia speciosa
✓ Safe for dogs
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
✓ Safe for dogs
Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
✓ Safe for dogs
Culinary Sage
Salvia officinalis
✓ Safe for dogs
Dill
Anethum graveolens
✓ Safe for dogs
Stevia
Stevia rebaudiana
✓ Safe for dogs
Metallic Palm
Chamaedorea metallica
✓ Safe for dogs
Chinese Fan Palm
Livistona chinensis
✓ Safe for dogs
Princess Flower
Tibouchina urvilleana
✓ Safe for dogs
Necklace Vine
Ceropegia ampliata
✓ Safe for dogs
Purple Passion Plant
Gynura aurantiaca
✓ Safe for dogs
Bloodleaf Plant
Iresine herbstii
✓ Safe for dogs
Joseph's Coat
Alternanthera ficoidea
✓ Safe for dogs
Crocodile Fern
Microsorum musifolium
✓ Safe for dogs
Japanese Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium antiquum
✓ Safe for dogs
Tea Plant
Camellia sinensis
✓ Safe for dogs
Passion Flower
Passiflora caerulea
✓ Safe for dogs
King of Air Plants
Tillandsia xerographica
✓ Safe for dogs
Upright Air Plant
Tillandsia stricta
✓ Safe for dogs
Velvet Plant
Gynura sarmentosa
✓ Safe for dogs
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
✓ Safe for dogs
Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea seifrizii
✓ Safe for dogs
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
✓ Safe for dogs
Lady Palm
Rhapis excelsa
✓ Safe for dogs
Bismarck Palm
Bismarckia nobilis
✓ Safe for dogs
Ladyfinger Cactus
Mammillaria elongata
✓ Safe for dogs
Old Lady Cactus
Mammillaria hahniana
✓ Safe for dogs
Moon Cactus
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
✓ Safe for dogs
Fishhook Barrel Cactus
Ferocactus wislizeni
✓ Safe for dogs
Cereus Cactus
Cereus hildmannianus
✓ Safe for dogs
Gasteria Bicolor
Gasteria bicolor
✓ Safe for dogs
Gasteria Carinata
Gasteria carinata
✓ Safe for dogs
Ixora
Ixora coccinea
✓ Safe for dogs
Sky Plant
Tillandsia ionantha
✓ Safe for dogs
Medusa's Head Air Plant
Tillandsia caput-medusae
✓ Safe for dogs
Snowball Air Plant
Tillandsia tectorum
✓ Safe for dogs
Tillandsia Andreana
Tillandsia andreana
✓ Safe for dogs
Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus radicans
✓ Safe for dogs
Goldfish Plant
Columnea gloriosa
✓ Safe for dogs
Hoya Tricolor
Hoya carnosa 'Tricolor'
✓ Safe for dogs
Baby Rubber Plant
Peperomia obtusifolia
✓ Safe for dogs
Never Never Plant
Ctenanthe oppenheimiana
✓ Safe for dogs
Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis
✓ Safe for dogs
String of Nickels
Dischidia nummularia
✓ Safe for dogs
Crinkle Leaf Plant
Adromischus cristatus
✓ Safe for dogs
Rainbow Elephant Bush
Portulacaria afra 'Variegata'
✓ Safe for dogs
Peacock Plant
Goeppertia makoyana
✓ Safe for dogs
Red Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura 'Erythroneura'
✓ Safe for dogs
Fishtail Fern
Microsorum punctatum
✓ Safe for dogs
Want to check a specific plant?
Use the Pet Toxicity Lookup →Frequently Asked Questions
Which houseplants are safe for dogs?↓
Many popular houseplants are non-toxic to dogs. Some of the best options include: Spider Plant, Boston Fern, African Violet, Prayer Plant, Calathea Orbifolia. Always consult your veterinarian if you are unsure about a specific plant.
Are there dog-safe flowering houseplants?↓
Yes. Spider Plant, Boston Fern, and African Violet are all non-toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. They are beautiful additions to a dog-friendly home.
What should I do if my dog eats a plant?↓
Even non-toxic plants can cause mild stomach upset in dogs. If your dog eats a plant and shows symptoms like vomiting, drooling, or lethargy, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately.