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Easy pet-safe houseplants

Want a plant that’s both hard to kill and safe around your cat or dog? These are forgiving, beginner-friendly houseplants that are non-toxic to pets. Each links to a full care guide.

12 curated plants

Every plant below is rated easy to care for and hand-checked against ASPCA toxicity data as non-toxic to cats and dogs. It’s sourced reference data, not a substitute for your vet, but it’s the combination most pet owners are looking for.

Watering (summer)

Parlor palmChamaedorea elegansevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe Spider plantChlorophytum comosumevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe Moth orchidPhalaenopsis spp.every 6 to 8 daysPet-safe Kentia palmHowea forsterianaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe Money treePachira aquaticaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe African violetSaintpaulia ionanthaevery 6 to 8 daysPet-safe Christmas cactusSchlumbergera spp.every 8 to 12 daysPet-safe Wax plantHoya carnosaevery 7 to 11 daysPet-safe Sweetheart plantHoya kerriievery 11 to 17 daysPet-safe EcheveriaEcheveria spp.every 11 to 17 daysPet-safe Donkey’s tailSedum morganianumevery 11 to 17 daysPet-safe Ponytail palmBeaucarnea recurvataevery 14 to 22 daysPet-safe

Common questions

What is an easy houseplant that is safe for cats?

Spider plant, Parlor palm, and Moth orchid are easy to grow and have ASPCA non-toxic records for cats and dogs. All three are on this list.

Are these plants guaranteed safe for my pet?

Pet-safety here is hand-checked against ASPCA data and treated as non-toxic, but it’s reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet chews any plant and seems unwell, contact your vet or a pet poison line.

Which popular houseplants should pet owners avoid?

Monstera, Pothos, ZZ plant, Peace lily, and Philodendron are all toxic to cats and dogs. Most contain calcium oxalate crystals. See our pet-safe houseplants page for the toxic list and safe swaps.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-05