Cat Safe Plants
Worried about your cat chewing on your houseplants? Here's a complete list of non-toxic plants that are safe for your feline friends, backed by ASPCA data.
✅ Safe for Cats
- Boston Fern — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Spider Plant — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- African Violet — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Bamboo Palm — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Butterfly Palm — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Parlor Palm — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Polka Dot Plant — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Swedish Ivy — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Hens and Chicks — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Christmas Cactus — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Phalaenopsis Orchid — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Areca Palm — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Friendship Plant — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Herb Robert — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Lavender (safe in moderation) — Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
❌ Toxic to Cats
- Lilies (all types - extremely toxic) — Toxic to cats and dogs - avoid.
- Pothos / Devil's Ivy — Toxic to cats and dogs - avoid.
- Monstera / Swiss Cheese Plant — Toxic to cats and dogs - avoid.
- Snake Plant / Mother-in-Law's Tongue — Toxic to cats and dogs - avoid.
- Aloe Vera — Toxic to cats and dogs - avoid.
- Sago Palm — Toxic to cats and dogs - avoid.
- Pothos — Toxic to cats and dogs - avoid.
- Philodendron — Toxic to cats and dogs - avoid.
- Dracaena — Toxic to cats and dogs - avoid.
- Jade Plant — Toxic to cats and dogs - avoid.
- Kalanchoe — Toxic to cats and dogs - avoid.
- Dieffenbachia / Dumb Cane — Toxic to cats and dogs - avoid.
Important Notes
Lilies are extremely toxic to cats - even a small amount can cause kidney failure. Keep all lilies (Easter lily, Tiger lily, Daylily, etc.) completely away from cats.
Even "safe" plants can cause mild stomach upset if your cat eats too much. It's best to keep plants out of reach and provide cat grass as an alternative.