Pet-Safe Alternatives to Toxic Plants

Love the look of pothos, snake plants or aloe but have pets? Many of the most popular houseplants are toxic to cats and dogs. These pet-safe plants give you a similar look without the worry.

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Toxic houseplants and their pet-safe swaps

If you like (toxic)Try this instead (pet-safe)Why it works
PothosHoya or cupid peperomiaTrailing vines and heart-shaped leaves
Heartleaf philodendronString of hearts or Hindu rope hoyaTrailing, easy vines for shelves and hanging pots
Snake plantPonytail palmTough, upright and happy with little water
AloeZebra haworthiaThe same spiky succulent look
Jade plantElephant bushSmall round leaves on woody stems
Rubber plantBaby rubber plantThick, glossy leaves in a compact size
Fiddle leaf fig and other figsMoney tree or areca palmA statement tree for a bright room
Sago palmParlor palm or areca palmClassic palm look, easy indoors
English ivyString of hearts or lipstick plantCascading vines for hanging baskets
Peace lily and dieffenbachiaMoth orchid or calatheaLush leaves or elegant blooms
PoinsettiaChristmas cactusFestive winter color

Common questions

Does non-toxic mean my pet can eat it?

Non-toxic means the plant won't poison your pet. Eating a lot of any plant can still cause a mild upset stomach, so it's best to discourage chewing.

How do you check if a plant is pet-safe?

We check every plant against the ASPCA's toxic and non-toxic plant list before we sell it. Learn how we check every plant.

Browse all pet-safe plants or our best plants for cat owners.