20 cat-safe houseplants (that are dog-safe too)

These indoor plants are marked safe for cats and dogs in our database (ASPCA or NC State). Care notes are general guidance; every toxicity claim links to the plant page and original source.

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1. 1. Spider Plant safe (Chlorophytum comosum)
   Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: bright-indirect light · easy · hanging-friendly.
2. 2. Boston Fern safe (Nephrolepis exalta bostoniensis)
   Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: bright-indirect light · medium · hanging-friendly.
3. 3. Areca Palm safe (Dypsis lutescens)
   Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: bright-indirect light · medium.
4. 4. Bamboo Palm safe (Chamaedorea elegans)
   Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: low-medium light · easy.
5. 5. Parlor Palm safe (Chamaedorea elegans)
   Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: low-medium light · easy.
6. 6. Cast Iron Plant safe (Aspidistra elatior)
   Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: low light · easy.
7. 7. Calathea safe (Calathea spp.)
   Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: medium light · hard.
8. 8. Prayer Plant safe (Calathea insignis)
   Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: medium light · medium · hanging-friendly.
9. 9. African Violet safe (Saintpaulia spp.)
   Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: bright-indirect light · medium.
10. 10. Christmas Cactus safe (Schlumbergera bridgesii)
    Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: bright-indirect light · easy · hanging-friendly.
11. 11. Haworthia safe (Haworthia species)
    Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: bright light · easy.
12. 12. Zebra Haworthia safe (Haworthia fasciata)
    Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: bright light · easy.
13. 13. Baby Rubber Plant safe (Peperomia obtusifolia)
    Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: medium light · easy.
14. 14. Money Tree safe (Pachira aquatica)
    Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Even non-toxic plants can cause mild stomach upset if a lot is eaten. Source: ASPCA. Care: bright-indirect light · easy.
15. 15. Wax Plant safe (Hoya carnosa 'krinkle kurl')
    Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: bright-indirect light · easy · hanging-friendly.
16. 16. Swedish Ivy safe (Plectranthus australis)
    Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: bright-indirect light · easy · hanging-friendly.
17. 17. Aluminum Plant safe (Pilea cadieri)
    Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: bright-indirect light · easy.
18. 18. Friendship Plant safe (Pilea involucrata)
    Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: medium light · easy.
19. 19. Polka Dot Plant safe (Hypoestes phyllostachya)
    Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Even non-toxic plants can cause mild stomach upset if a lot is eaten. Source: ASPCA. Care: bright-indirect light · medium.
20. 20. Kentia Palm safe (Howea forsteriana)
    Why: Listed non-toxic to cats and dogs in our sourced database. Source: ASPCA. Care: low-medium light · easy.

Not veterinary advice. If your pet chews a plant and seems unwell, call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435.