Is this plant safe for cats?
55 common plants checked against the ASPCA Animal Poison Control lists and FDA guidance. 15 are non-toxic to cats and 40 are toxic.
Azalea Toxic
Basil Non-toxic
Calla lily Mildly toxic
Cast iron plant Non-toxic
Gardenia Toxic
Gerbera daisy Non-toxic
Monstera Toxic
Oregano Toxic
Oriental lily Very dangerous
Philodendron Toxic
Rubber plant (weeping fig) Toxic
Sago palm Toxic
No match. Ask us to check it, and if your cat already chewed something, call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435.
Quick answers by type
Houseplants. Non-toxic: african violet, boston fern, burro's tail (donkey's tail), cast iron plant, christmas cactus, echeveria (hens and chicks), orchid (moth orchid), parlor palm, peperomia (baby rubber plant), spider plant. Toxic: aloe vera, amaryllis, begonia, cyclamen, dieffenbachia, gardenia, golden pothos, jade plant, kalanchoe, monstera, peace lily, philodendron, poinsettia, rubber plant (weeping fig), sago palm, snake plant.
Garden plants. Toxic: azalea, daffodil, daylily, english ivy, geranium, hyacinth, hydrangea, lily of the valley, oleander, tiger lily, tulip.
Flowers and bouquets. Non-toxic: gerbera daisy, rose, sunflower. Toxic: asiatic lily, calla lily, carnation, chrysanthemum (mum), easter lily, eucalyptus, oriental lily, stargazer lily.
Herbs. Non-toxic: basil, rosemary. Toxic: catnip, lavender, mint, oregano, parsley.
How to read the labels
Very dangerous plants can kill a cat: true lilies and daylilies cause kidney failure, and lily of the valley affects the heart. Mildly toxic plants such as peace lilies irritate the mouth and stomach. Toxic means the ASPCA lists the plant as toxic to cats. Non-toxic plants are not poisonous, though the ASPCA notes any plant can cause vomiting if a cat eats enough of it.