Pet-Safe Houseplants for Dogs
Last reviewed October 2026
Every plant below is listed as non-toxic to dogs in our data. The list updates itself whenever we add new plants.
Large amounts of any plant can still upset a dog's stomach, so keep pots out of reach of keen chewers.
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 dog.
- 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 dogs.
More pet-safe plants and flowers
- Asiatic LilyCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- CalendulaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- CamelliaCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- DaylilyCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Easter LilyCats: 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
- Stargazer LilyCats: ToxicDogs: Non-toxic
- SunflowerCats: Non-toxicDogs: Non-toxic
- Tiger LilyCats: 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 dogs.
- 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
- 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 dogs?
Spider plant, Boston fern, areca palm, money tree and calathea are popular choices. See the full list above.
Is pothos safe for dogs?
No. Pothos irritates the mouth and stomach. See the pothos page for symptoms and what to do.
What if my dog ate a houseplant?
Check which plant it was, then call your vet or a pet poison control line if it's toxic or your dog seems unwell.
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