Pets Safe Indoor Plants Guide
It means that it’s not known to cause harm (like vomiting, drooling, lethargy, or organ damage) if accidentally chewed or ingested by common household pets—especially cats and dogs. This classification is based on lists maintained by organizations like the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and supported by veterinarians.
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Plant Name (Scientific Name) |
Why It's Safe |
Best Placement |
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Spider Plant (*Chlorophytum comosum*) |
Non-toxic, no harmful compounds; safe even if chewed. |
Hanging pots, shelves |
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Areca Palm (*Dypsis lutescens*) |
Free from toxic alkaloids or sap; gentle foliage. |
Bright corners, living rooms |
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Calathea / Prayer Plant (*Calathea spp. / Maranta leuconeura*) |
Soft leaves, no irritants or toxic substances. |
Bathrooms, shaded areas |
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Parlor Palm (*Chamaedorea elegans*) |
No toxins; soft fronds are harmless if touched or chewed. |
Low-light rooms |
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Peperomia (*Peperomia spp.*) |
Safe across many varieties, no toxic parts. |
Desktops, shelves |
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Boston Fern (*Nephrolepis exaltata*) |
Lush and completely non-toxic. |
Hanging baskets, humid spaces |
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Fittonia (Nerve Plant) (*Fittonia albivenis*) |
No harmful compounds, colorful and compact. |
Terrariums, tabletops |
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African Violet (*Saintpaulia spp.*) |
Non-toxic fuzzy leaves and safe blooms. |
Filtered light areas |
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Polka Dot Plant (*Hypoestes phyllostachya*) |
No toxins; fun, colorful leaves. |
Accent tables, terrariums |
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Hoya (Wax Plant) (*Hoya spp.*) |
No saponins or irritants; safe trailing plant. |
Hanging pots, trellises |
