Watering (summer)
ZZ plantZamioculcas zamiifoliaevery 17 to 25 daysToxic to pets
Ponytail palmBeaucarnea recurvataevery 14 to 22 daysPet-safe
Cast-iron plantAspidistra elatiorevery 14 to 22 daysPet-safe
Snake plantSansevieria trifasciataevery 11 to 17 daysToxic to pets
Aloe veraAloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)every 11 to 17 daysToxic to pets
Jade plantCrassula ovataevery 11 to 17 daysToxic to pets
Spineless yuccaYucca elephantipesevery 11 to 17 daysToxic to pets
Sweetheart plantHoya kerriievery 11 to 17 daysPet-safe
Cactus assortmentCactaceae spp.every 11 to 17 daysPet safety unknown
EcheveriaEcheveria spp.every 11 to 17 daysPet-safe
Donkey’s tailSedum morganianumevery 11 to 17 daysPet-safe
African milk treeEuphorbia trigonaevery 11 to 17 daysToxic to pets
Dragon treeDracaena marginataevery 8 to 12 daysToxic to pets
Flaming KatyKalanchoe blossfeldianaevery 8 to 12 daysToxic to pets
Christmas cactusSchlumbergera spp.every 8 to 12 daysPet-safe
Sago palmCycas revolutaevery 8 to 12 daysToxic to pets
String of heartsCeropegia woodiievery 8 to 12 daysPet safety unknown
Scarlet star bromeliadGuzmania lingulataevery 8 to 12 daysPet-safe
CliviaClivia miniataevery 8 to 12 daysToxic to pets
Crown of thornsEuphorbia miliievery 8 to 12 daysToxic to pets
Wax plantHoya carnosaevery 7 to 11 daysPet-safe
Blushing philodendronPhilodendron erubescensevery 6 to 10 daysToxic to pets
MonsteraMonstera deliciosaevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Golden pothosEpipremnum aureumevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Peace lilySpathiphyllum wallisiievery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Spider plantChlorophytum comosumevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe
English ivyHedera helixevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Rubber plantFicus elasticaevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Chinese money plantPilea peperomioidesevery 6 to 8 daysPet safety unknown
Heartleaf philodendronPhilodendron hederaceumevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
AnthuriumAnthurium andraeanumevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Moth orchidPhalaenopsis spp.every 6 to 8 daysPet-safe
Kentia palmHowea forsterianaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe
Parlor palmChamaedorea elegansevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe
Dwarf umbrella treeSchefflera arboricolaevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Money treePachira aquaticaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe
Corn plantDracaena fragransevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
PleomeleDracaena reflexaevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Lucky bambooDracaena sanderianaevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Tree philodendronPhilodendron bipinnatifidumevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron BrasilPhilodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'every 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Arrowhead plantSyngonium podophyllumevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Chinese evergreenAglaonema commutatumevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Dumb caneDieffenbachia seguineevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Weeping figFicus benjaminaevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Chinese banyanFicus microcarpaevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Inch plantTradescantia zebrinaevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Purple heartTradescantia pallidaevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
African violetSaintpaulia ionanthaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe
Wax begoniaBegonia x semperflorens-cultorumevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
GeraniumPelargonium x hortorumevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Lace fernAsparagus setaceusevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Air plantTillandsia ionanthaevery 6 to 8 daysPet safety unknown
Japanese araliaFatsia japonicaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe
Polka dot plantHypoestes phyllostachyaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe
Baby rubber plantPeperomia obtusifoliaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe
Swiss cheese vineMonstera adansoniievery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron BirkinPhilodendron 'Birkin'every 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Pigtail anthuriumAnthurium scherzerianumevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Windmill palmTrachycarpus fortuneievery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe
European fan palmChamaerops humilisevery 6 to 8 daysPet safety unknown
Christmas spruce (potted)Picea abies (potted)every 6 to 8 daysPet safety unknown
Bay laurelLaurus nobilisevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
RosemaryRosmarinus officinalisevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe
HyacinthHyacinthus orientalisevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
OleanderNerium oleanderevery 6 to 8 daysToxic to pets
Creeping figFicus pumilaevery 5 to 7 daysToxic to pets
Ivy geraniumPelargonium peltatumevery 5 to 7 daysToxic to pets
AmaryllisHippeastrum hybridsevery 5 to 7 daysToxic to pets
ColeusColeus blumeievery 3 to 5 daysToxic to pets
LantanaLantana camaraevery 3 to 5 daysToxic to pets
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Care know-how
Common questions
What is the easiest houseplant to keep alive?
The snake plant (Sansevieria), ZZ plant, and pothos are the most forgiving: they tolerate low light, irregular watering, and bounce back from neglect. All three are on this list.
Which beginner houseplants are also safe for pets?
Several plants on this list are easy and non-toxic to cats and dogs, including spider plant, moth orchid, and Kentia palm. Each card shows its pet-safety verdict, and our pet-safe houseplants page has the full hand-checked list.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21

