Cat-safe houseplants
These are commonly listed as non-toxic. Cats can still vomit from eating leaves. Supervision still matters.
Silvervine (Matatabi)
SafeYes — safe. A natural cat attractant similar to catnip, generally used in treats and toys.
PlantSpider plant
SafeYes — commonly listed as non-toxic. Cats still may vomit from eating grass-like leaves.
PlantBoston fern
SafeYes — commonly listed as non-toxic to cats.
PlantParlor palm
SafeYes — a commonly recommended non-toxic palm. Not a sago palm.
PlantAfrican violet
SafeYes — Saintpaulia is commonly listed as non-toxic.
PlantMoth orchid (Phalaenopsis)
SafeYes — commonly listed as non-toxic. A safer bouquet stand-in than lilies.
PlantCalathea
SafeYes — commonly listed as non-toxic (many are now sold as Goeppertia).
PlantPrayer plant (Maranta)
SafeYes — commonly listed as non-toxic.
PlantPeperomia
SafeYes — commonly listed as non-toxic.
PlantHaworthia
SafeYes — a non-toxic succulent often confused with aloe or snake plant.
PlantPilea (Chinese money plant)
SafeYes — commonly listed as non-toxic.
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