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Cat-safe houseplants

These are commonly listed as non-toxic. Cats can still vomit from eating leaves. Supervision still matters.

Silvervine (Matatabi)

Safe

Yes — safe. A natural cat attractant similar to catnip, generally used in treats and toys.

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Spider plant

Safe

Yes — commonly listed as non-toxic. Cats still may vomit from eating grass-like leaves.

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Boston fern

Safe

Yes — commonly listed as non-toxic to cats.

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Parlor palm

Safe

Yes — a commonly recommended non-toxic palm. Not a sago palm.

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African violet

Safe

Yes — Saintpaulia is commonly listed as non-toxic.

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Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis)

Safe

Yes — commonly listed as non-toxic. A safer bouquet stand-in than lilies.

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Calathea

Safe

Yes — commonly listed as non-toxic (many are now sold as Goeppertia).

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Prayer plant (Maranta)

Safe

Yes — commonly listed as non-toxic.

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Peperomia

Safe

Yes — commonly listed as non-toxic.

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Haworthia

Safe

Yes — a non-toxic succulent often confused with aloe or snake plant.

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Pilea (Chinese money plant)

Safe

Yes — commonly listed as non-toxic.

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