Keeping plants and pets in the same home can be tricky, but there are many pet safe houseplants that allow you to enjoy greenery without risking your cat or dog’s health. Our selection of non-toxic indoor plants for cats and dogs includes popular options like spider plants, calatheas, peperomias, parlor palms, and Boston ferns. These pet friendly houseplants are widely considered safe by veterinary sources and are a great choice for households where curious pets may nibble on leaves. Whether you're decorating an apartment or adding greenery to a family home, choosing plants that are safe for pets helps create a healthier indoor environment for everyone. If you’re looking for pet safe plants in Upstate New York, visit our nursery to explore our collection of houseplants that both plant lovers and pet owners can feel good about.

Ferns

Most true ferns are safe.

• Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

• Bird’s nest fern (Asplenium nidus)

• Staghorn fern (Platycerium spp.)

• Rabbit’s foot fern (Davallia spp.)

• Button fern (Pellaea rotundifolia)

• Maidenhair fern (Adiantum spp.)

⚠️ Note: “Asparagus fern” is not a real fern and is toxic.

Palms (True Palms)

Most true palms are safe for pets.

• Areca palm (Dypsis lutescens)

• Parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans)

• Bamboo palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii)

• Kentia palm (Howea forsteriana)

• Lady palm (Rhapis excelsa)

• Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata)

⚠️ Do not confuse with sago palm — extremely toxic.

Tropical Foliage Plants

• Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

• Cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior)

• Swedish ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus)

• Baby rubber plant (Peperomia obtusifolia)

• Friendship plant (Pilea involucrata)

• Chinese money plant (Pilea peperomioides)

• Peperomia species

• Aluminum plant (Pilea cadierei)

Prayer Plant Family (Marantaceae)

These are widely considered safe.

• Prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura)

• Calathea / Goeppertia species

• Ctenanthe species

• Stromanthe species

Flowering Houseplants

• African violet (Saintpaulia)

• Phalaenopsis orchids

• Cattleya orchids

• Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera)

• Thanksgiving cactus

• Fishbone cactus (Epiphyllum anguliger)

• Wax plant (Hoya spp.)

Succulents (Safe Ones)

Many succulents are safe but not all.

Safe options include:

• Haworthia

• Echeveria

• Sedum (many species)

• Sempervivum (hens & chicks)

• Burro’s tail (Sedum morganianum)

• Ghost plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense)

⚠️ Avoid: aloe, jade plant, euphorbias.

Other Pet-Safe Indoor Plants

• Air plants (Tillandsia)

• Bromeliads

• Polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya)

• Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus)

• Goldfish plant (Nematanthus)

• Grape ivy (Cissus rhombifolia)