Growli

Best plants

188 Houseplants toxic to cats & dogs

Some of the most popular houseplants are also the most dangerous to pets. These are the species in our library the ASPCA lists as toxic to cats and dogs — the ones to site well out of reach, or skip entirely if a determined chewer shares your home. Each links to its full toxicity detail and symptoms.

How this list is built: every plant Growli classifies as toxic to cats or dogs (ASPCA-sourced) that is grown as a houseplant— filtered from Growli's structured plant-care library, not hand-picked, so it stays consistent and checkable.

PlantLightWaterPets
African Milk TreeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks in spring/summer; roughly every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Aglaonema 'Siam Aurora' (Red Chinese Evergreen)Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-10 days; when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dryToxic to pets
Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Aglaonema Pictum TricolorBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 in) of mix dries outToxic to pets
AlocasiaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Alocasia 'Pink Dragon'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil dries out — roughly every 5-7 days in summer, every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia BambinoBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-10 days in the growing season; less in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia Black VelvetBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-5cm of soil dries, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Alocasia Cuprea (Red Secret)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry, roughly 1-2 times weekly in spring and summerToxic to pets
Alocasia Dragon ScaleBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-10 days in growth; less in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia Frydek (Green Velvet)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top third of the soil dries; roughly weekly in summer, fortnightly in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia JacklynBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-9 days in active growth; less in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia Lauterbachiana (Purple Sword)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 25-33% of the soil is dry, roughly weekly in summer and less in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia Maharani (Grey Dragon)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-7 days in spring and summer; about every 1-2 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia PollyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer and every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia Regal ShieldBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 inches (5 cm) of soil feel dry, roughly weekly in summer and less in winterToxic to pets
Alocasia SarianBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in spring/summer; water when the top 25-50% of the soil has driedToxic to pets
Alocasia Silver DragonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm (about half an inch to an inch) of soil dries out, often every 5-10 days indoorsToxic to pets
Alocasia StingrayBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-9 days in spring and summer; reduce to about every 2-3 weeks in winter.Toxic to pets
Alocasia Tiny DancerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeksToxic to pets
Alocasia Wentii (Hardy Elephant Ear)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-10 days; water when the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of mix driesToxic to pets
Alocasia ZebrinaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, about every 7-10 days in growthToxic to pets
AmaryllisBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Sparingly until growth appears, then keep evenly moistToxic to pets
Amydrium Medium SilverBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; water when the top ~25% of the mix is dryToxic to pets
Angel Wing BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) of soil feel dryToxic to pets
Angel Wing Begonia 'Lucerna'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerToxic to pets
Angel's TrumpetDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 1-3 days in peak summer growth; far less when dormant or overwinteringToxic to pets
AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Anthurium 'Pterodactyl'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; water when the top 2-5cm (top half) of the mix has driedToxic to pets
Anthurium besseae aff. (Dark Velvet)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is just dryToxic to pets
Anthurium clarinervium (Velvet Cardboard Anthurium)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer and every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Anthurium MagnificumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 to 3 cm of mix is dry, roughly weeklyToxic to pets
ArborvitaeDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deeply once or twice a week for the first 1-2 growing seasons, then mainly in droughtsToxic to pets
Balao AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 15-20% of the mix dries outToxic to pets
Baltic Blue PothosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days; let the top 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) of soil dry out firstToxic to pets
Banana CrotonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2.5 cm (half to one inch) of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerToxic to pets
Baseball PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 3-4 weeks in spring/summer; roughly every 6-8 weeks (or less) in winterToxic to pets
Bear PawBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks in spring/summer; roughly every 2-3 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Beefsteak BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in summer; every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Begonia 'Cracklin' Rosie'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches (3-5 cm) of soil are dryToxic to pets
Begonia 'Maori Haze'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of soil is dry (roughly weekly in summer, less in winter)Toxic to pets
Begonia AmphioxusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep lightly and evenly moist; water when the top of the substrate begins to dryToxic to pets
Black Velvet AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-10 days; let the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) dry firstToxic to pets
CaladiumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, every 4-7 daysToxic to pets
Calla LilyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep consistently moist during active growth; reduce sharply for winter dormancyToxic to pets
Cardboard PalmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks in summer; roughly halve in autumn/winterToxic to pets
Carla Black's AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (about 1 inch) of substrate dries outToxic to pets
Cebu Blue PothosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-3cm of soil is dry; roughly every 7-14 days indoorsToxic to pets
ClematisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Keep evenly moist; water newly planted and container clematis frequentlyToxic to pets
CliviaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Coffee PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer and less in winterToxic to pets
Colocasia 'Black Magic'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil constantly moist to wet; never let it dry outToxic to pets
Colocasia 'Illustris' (Imperial Taro)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet; check every 2-4 days in active growthToxic to pets
Colocasia 'Mojito'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist; often 2-3+ times per week in active growthToxic to pets
Colocasia 'Pink China'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet; water whenever the top inch starts to dryToxic to pets
Coral CactusBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-4 weeks; let the soil dry out almost fully between wateringsToxic to pets
CordylineBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Corn PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2.5cm (1in) of compost is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerToxic to pets
Creeping figBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1cm (half-inch) of compost driesToxic to pets
CrotonBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Crown of ThornsDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 1-2 weeks in growth; sparingly in winterToxic to pets
Crystal AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of compost dries, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
CyclamenBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the soil surface feels dry, roughly every 5-10 days in bloomToxic to pets
Cylindrical Snake PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in spring and summer; roughly monthly in winterToxic to pets
DaffodilDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Rely on rainfall in autumn-spring; keep dry in summerToxic to pets
DahliaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep watering 2-3 times per week, more in heatToxic to pets
Desert RoseDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 7-10 days in active growth; roughly monthly in winter dormancyToxic to pets
DieffenbachiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Dracaena 'Janet Craig'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 10-14 days; when the top third of the soil is dryToxic to pets
Dracaena 'Lemon Lime'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; let the top 2-5 cm (1-2 in) of soil dry out firstToxic to pets
Dracaena 'Song of India'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7–10 days in growth; let the top 2.5–5 cm of mix dry first. Water less in winter or low light.Toxic to pets
Dracaena WarneckiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; let the top 2-5 cm (1-2 in) of soil dry out firstToxic to pets
Dressler's AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (about 1 inch) of mix is dryToxic to pets
Drop Tongue Plant (Silver Schismatoglottis)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches of soil are dryToxic to pets
Elephant earBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Soil should stay consistently moist during the growing seasonToxic to pets
English ivyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Epipremnum Pinnatum AlboBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days in growth; let the top 3-5 cm (1-2 in) dry firstToxic to pets
Escargot BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-1.5 inches of mix dries out (roughly every 5-9 days indoors)Toxic to pets
Eyelash BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil is dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Ficus Abidjan (burgundy rubber plant)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Ficus Altissima 'Yellow Gem'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm (2 in) of soil is dryToxic to pets
Ficus Melany (compact rubber plant)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysToxic to pets
Ficus RubyBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Ficus Tineke (variegated rubber plant)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-14 daysToxic to pets
Fiddle leaf figBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Fingers AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top 2-3 cm (about 1 inch) of substrate has driedToxic to pets
Flamingo FlowerBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix feels dry, roughly weekly in growthToxic to pets
Forget's AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly once or twice a week in the growing season, less in winterToxic to pets
Foxtail FernBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 inches of soil are dryToxic to pets
Geranium (pelargonium)Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top of the soil is dry, every 5-10 daysToxic to pets
Gryphon BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2–3 cm (about 1 inch) of soil dries outToxic to pets
HelleboreMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly watering until establishedToxic to pets
Homalomena 'Maggy' (Shield Plant)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (top inch) of soil is dryToxic to pets
HyacinthBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Weekly watering during growthToxic to pets
HydrangeaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Deep watering 1-2 times per week, more in heatToxic to pets
Inch PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in summer; every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
IrisDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly watering during growthToxic to pets
Iron Cross BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2.5cm of compost dries, roughly weeklyToxic to pets
KalanchoeDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is dry, every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
King AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)when top 2-3 cm dryToxic to pets
LantanaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry; roughly weekly in summer, less in cooler weatherToxic to pets
Lily of the valleyLow light (north window or shaded room)Weekly wateringToxic to pets
LupineDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly wateringToxic to pets
Luxurians AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (roughly the top 20-35%) of the mix dries outToxic to pets
Madagascar Periwinkle (Vinca)Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the top 2-3 cm (1 in) of soil is dry, roughly weeklyToxic to pets
Manjula PothosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 25-50% of the mix is dry, roughly weeklyToxic to pets
Monstera adansonii (Swiss cheese vine)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in growthToxic to pets
Monstera obliquaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm of mix is dryToxic to pets
Monstera PeruBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-12 days in spring/summer; every 14-21 days in winterToxic to pets
Monstera pinnatipartitaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 25-50% (roughly 2-3 inches) of the mix is dryToxic to pets
Monstera SiltepecanaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-7 days in summer; less in winterToxic to pets
Mother of thousandsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 5 cm (2 in) of soil is dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in growthToxic to pets
Paddle Plant (Flapjacks)Direct sun (at least 4-6 hours)Every 2-3 weeks in spring/summer; roughly monthly or less in winterToxic to pets
Palm Leaf BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in growing season; let the top 2-3 cm dry firstToxic to pets
Panda PlantDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is fully dry, roughly every 2-3 weeks in summerToxic to pets
Pencil Cactus (Firestick)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in spring/summer; roughly monthly or less in winterToxic to pets
PeonyDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Deep watering once a week in dry spellsToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Burle Marx Fantasy'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When top 2-5 cm of soil is dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Dean McDowell'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in the growing season; let the top 30-50% of the mix dry firstToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Florida Beauty'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-10 days; when the top 1-2 inches of mix dries outToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Florida Ghost'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 5-7 days in the growing season; less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Florida Green'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in spring/summer, every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Jungle Boogie'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeksToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Moonlight'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil is dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Prince of Orange'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2.5cm (1 inch) of soil is dryToxic to pets
Philodendron 'Ring of Fire'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-9 days in spring and summer; less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron 'White Princess'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (top inch) of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Philodendron BillietiaeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-14 days in the growing season; roughly every 2-3 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron Bipennifolium (Horsehead)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-5 cm (1-2 in) of mix is dry, roughly weekly in growthToxic to pets
Philodendron BirkinBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 7-10 days in spring and summerToxic to pets
Philodendron Brandtianum (Silver Leaf)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in growing season; less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron CamposportoanumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches (2-5 cm) of soil are dryToxic to pets
Philodendron El Choco RedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top 2-3 in (5-7 cm) of mix is dryToxic to pets
Philodendron GigasBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches of mix are dry, roughly weekly in summer and less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron GloriosumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)when top 2-5 cm of soil dryToxic to pets
Philodendron Imperial RedBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days; when the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil is dryToxic to pets
Philodendron JoepiiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeksToxic to pets
Philodendron Lemon LimeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in growing season; less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron MameiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)About once a week in spring and summer; less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron MelanochrysumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top 2-3 in (5-7 cm) of soil is nearly dryToxic to pets
Philodendron Pedatum (Oak Leaf)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 days in summerToxic to pets
Philodendron Pink PrincessBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2.5cm of compost is dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Philodendron PlowmaniiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks, when the top 1-2 inches of soil dry outToxic to pets
Philodendron Rugosum (Pigskin)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly; when the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil is dryToxic to pets
Philodendron Selloum (Tree Philodendron)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3cm of compost feels dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Philodendron Serpens (Fuzzy Petiole)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-5 cm (1-2 in) of mix driesToxic to pets
Philodendron Silver SwordBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in spring and summer; less in autumn and winterToxic to pets
Philodendron SodiroiBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly once a week; allow the top 2-5 cm (1-2 in) of mix to dry between wateringsToxic to pets
Philodendron SquamiferumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in) of soil dries out, roughly weekly in summer and every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron Tortum (Fernleaf)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3-5 cm (1-2 inches) of mix are dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer and every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron VerrucosumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly in the growing season; less in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron White KnightBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in spring-summer; every 14-21 days in winterToxic to pets
Philodendron White WizardBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Philodendron XanaduBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost feels dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Pink Butterflies KalanchoeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 2-3 weeks in summer; far less in winterToxic to pets
Polka dot begoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summer and every 10-14 days in winterToxic to pets
PothosMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top half of the soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Queen AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top of the medium approaches dryness (often every 5-7 days in growth; every 2-3 weeks in winter)Toxic to pets
Red Spider LilyDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water sparingly; let the bulb go bone-dry during summer dormancyToxic to pets
Regal AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 5-9 days in growth; water when the top 2-3 cm has driedToxic to pets
Rex begoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora DecursivaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly weekly to fortnightly, when top 2-3 inches of soil are dryToxic to pets
Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma (Mini Monstera)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Rieger begoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top third of the mix is dry, roughly every 5-10 daysToxic to pets
Rubber plantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Sago palmBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry, every 10-14 daysToxic to pets
Satin PothosBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerToxic to pets
ScheffleraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysToxic to pets
Scindapsus Treubii 'Dark Form'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 1-2 weeks; let the top 2-3 inches of soil dry out firstToxic to pets
Scindapsus Treubii MoonlightBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days in growth; less in winterToxic to pets
Shingle MonsteraBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top third of the mix driesToxic to pets
Shingle PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of mix dries outToxic to pets
Splendid AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Water when the top ~30-40% of the mix is dry, roughly every 5-10 days depending on warmth and lightToxic to pets
Strap-Leaf AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2-3 cm starts to dryToxic to pets
String of FrogsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm (top inch) of soil is dry, often 1-2x per week in spring/summerToxic to pets
String of pearlsDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)When the soil is completely dry, every 2-3 weeksToxic to pets
String of RaindropsBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the compost is dry right through, roughly every 10-14 days in summer and every 3-4 weeks in winterToxic to pets
Striped Begonia (Listada)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 cm (about half an inch) of mix feels dryToxic to pets
Sun-Changing BegoniaBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly weeklyToxic to pets
Sweet peaDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Weekly deep wateringToxic to pets
Syngonium 'Three Kings'Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry, roughly weekly in summerToxic to pets
Syngonium Neon Robusta (Pink Arrowhead)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Every 7-10 days in growth; less in winterToxic to pets
TulipDirect sun (at least 4-6 hours)Water at planting; rely on rainfall afterToxic to pets
Umbrella TreeBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Roughly every 7-10 days; let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry between wateringsToxic to pets
Veined Begonia (Venosa)Bright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top half of the soil is dry; sparingly in winter (roughly monthly)Toxic to pets
Villena's Velvet AnthuriumBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)When the top 2-3 cm (about the top 20-30% of the pot) dries outToxic to pets
Whale Fin Snake PlantBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)every 2-4 weeks, when soil is fully dryToxic to pets
Yesterday-Today-and-TomorrowBright indirect light (just back from a sunny window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top of the soil starts to dry, roughly 1-2x per week in growth.Toxic to pets

Houseplants toxic to cats & dogs — frequently asked questions

What makes a plant one of the houseplants toxic to cats & dogs?

This list is not hand-picked for looks. It is every plant Growli classifies as toxic to cats or dogs (ASPCA-sourced) that is grown as a houseplant, drawn from Growli's structured plant-care library so the selection is consistent and checkable. 188 plants qualify today.

How many houseplants toxic to cats & dogs are there?

Growli currently lists 188 plants that meet the criterion (every plant Growli classifies as toxic to cats or dogs (ASPCA-sourced) that is grown as a houseplant). The list updates as the plant-care library grows; each entry links to a full care guide.

Are these plants safe for cats and dogs?

No — the opposite. Every plant on this list is classified as toxic to cats and/or dogs against the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant list; these are the ones to keep out of reach of pets. Tap any plant for its full toxicity detail and symptoms, or see the dedicated best pet-safe houseplants list for safe alternatives.

More plant shortlists