Collection: All Pet-Safe Plants

A houseplant is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs when it appears on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center's official non-toxic plant database. These plants contain no compounds that cause toxicity when ingested by pets. Root & Reach Botanicals cross-references every variety in its inventory against the ASPCA database before listing it for sale. No plant enters the collection without that verification.

Some of the most toxic houseplants for cats and dogs include true lilies such as Easter, tiger, and Asiatic varieties, which can cause acute kidney failure in cats. Sago palms are extremely toxic to both cats and dogs and are frequently fatal. Other commonly kept toxic plants include pothos, snake plants, ZZ plants, peace lilies, philodendrons, monstera, and jade plants. None of these are sold by Root & Reach Botanicals. For a full reference list, see the complete toxic plants avoidance guide.

Yes. Many houseplants studied for their air-purifying properties are also ASPCA-verified non-toxic to cats and dogs. Spider plants, Boston ferns, Parlor palms, Areca palms, and Calatheas are among the most effective studied options that are also confirmed non-toxic. The two most commonly recommended air purifying plants, pothos and snake plants, are both toxic to pets and are not sold by Root & Reach Botanicals.

Plant poisoning symptoms in cats and dogs vary by plant type but commonly include vomiting, diarrhea, excessive drooling, lethargy, loss of appetite, and unusual behavior. Lily poisoning in cats can progress to kidney failure with minimal early symptoms. If you suspect your pet has ingested any plant, contact your veterinarian immediately or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

The most beginner-friendly ASPCA-verified non-toxic houseplants include Spider Plants, which are forgiving and easy to propagate, Peperomias in any variety, which tolerate imperfect watering well, Parlor Palms, which adapt to lower light conditions, Bird's Nest Ferns, which are compact and low maintenance, and Hoyas, which are slow growing and very resilient. All are confirmed non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. See the full beginner plant collection.

Yes. The entire Peperomia genus is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. This makes Peperomias one of the most reliably safe plant families for pet-owning households. With over 1,000 species ranging from trailing vines to compact rosettes, there is a Peperomia suited to nearly every space and light condition. Browse the full Peperomia collection.

Some succulents are ASPCA-verified non-toxic to cats and dogs and others are not. Haworthia is non-toxic and one of the safest succulent options for pet-owning households. Aloe vera, jade plants, and kalanchoe are all toxic to cats and dogs and should be avoided. Always verify the specific species against the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center database before bringing any succulent into a pet-owning household.

If your pet eats any plant, identify the plant species immediately, remove any remaining plant material from their mouth, and contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. Do not induce vomiting unless specifically instructed by a veterinary professional. Keep a photo of each plant in your home so you can identify it quickly in an emergency.