Pet-Safe Houseplants for Cats
Last reviewed October 2026
Every plant below is listed as non-toxic to cats in our data. The list updates itself whenever we add new plants.
Non-toxic doesn't mean cats should snack on them. Eating any plant can cause a little vomiting.
Low-light plants
Good picks for shelves, bathrooms and rooms away from windows.
- Aluminum PlantCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Areca PalmCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Bamboo PalmCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Bird's Nest FernCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Boston FernCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- CalatheaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Cast Iron PlantCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Friendship PlantCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- HaworthiaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Money TreeCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Parlor PalmCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- PeperomiaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Polka Dot PlantCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Ponytail PalmCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Prayer PlantCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
Hanging and trailing plants
Hanging pots also keep leaves away from a curious cat.
- Air PlantCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Baby's TearsCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Burro's TailCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Goldfish PlantCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- HoyaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Lipstick PlantCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Spider PlantCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Staghorn FernCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- String of HeartsCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Swedish IvyCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
Flowering plants
Color without the worry.
Herbs
Kitchen herbs that are not considered toxic to cats.
More pet-safe plants and flowers
- CalendulaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- CamelliaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- EcheveriaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- FuchsiaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Gerbera DaisyCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- ImpatiensCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- MagnoliaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- PetuniaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Purple Waffle PlantCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- RoseCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- SnapdragonCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- SunflowerCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Venus FlytrapCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- ZinniaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
Popular plants to avoid
These are common in homes and garden centers but are not safe for cats.
- Easter LilyCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Tiger LilyCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Stargazer LilyCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Asiatic LilyCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- DaylilyCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Lily of the ValleyCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- Lily pollenCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Sago PalmCats: ToxicDogs: Toxic
- PothosCats: Mildly toxicDogs: Mildly toxic
- MonsteraCats: Mildly toxicDogs: Mildly toxic
- Snake PlantCats: Mildly toxicDogs: Mildly toxic
- Aloe VeraCats: Mildly toxicDogs: Mildly toxic
- Peace LilyCats: Mildly toxicDogs: Mildly toxic
Frequently asked questions
What houseplants are safe for cats?
Spider plant, Boston fern, calathea, parlor palm and African violet are popular choices. See the full list above.
Are lilies safe for cats?
No. True lilies (Easter, tiger, stargazer, Asiatic and daylilies) can cause kidney failure in cats, even from pollen. Call your vet immediately if your cat is exposed.
My cat chewed a non-toxic plant and vomited. Is that normal?
Mild stomach upset can happen with any plant. Call your vet if vomiting continues or your cat seems unwell.