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Pet-safe: the ones that can co-exist with your critters

Non-toxic to cats and dogs on the ASPCA’s list, and on its tag’s safety rating for both. Non-toxic isn’t edible: a chewed leaf can still mean an upset stomach. Each plant’s tag also says plainly whether it’s safe around kids.

Spider plant: non-toxic to cats and dogs, per the ASPCA.
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    Cast Iron Plant

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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    Peperomia

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs (under its nickname, baby rubber plant).
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    Sweetheart Hoya

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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    Ripple Peperomia

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike (the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses).
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    Ponytail Palm

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
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    Spider Plant

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike. Some cats treat it as a salad bar, which may leave the plant looking a bit ragged, but it’s non-toxic (per ASPCA).
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    Watermelon Peperomia

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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    Hoya

    Safe if chewed, flowers and all, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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    Parlor Palm

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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    Mistletoe Cactus

    Safe if chewed: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and its soft strands have no spines to prick a curious paw.
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    Lipstick Plant

    Safe if chewed: the ASPCA lists the lipstick plant as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and it’s on the University of California’s safe-plant list for kids.
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    Christmas Cactus

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike; the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
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    Goldfish Plant

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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    African Violet

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists African violets as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
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    Prayer Plant

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists the prayer plant as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
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    Burro’s Tail

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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    Areca Palm

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
For the patient: Foes that fit this list
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    Living Stones

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists living stones as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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    Norfolk Island Pine

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it (as Australian pine) as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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    Echeveria

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists echeveria as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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    Nerve Plant

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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    Calathea

    Safe if chewed: the ASPCA lists calatheas as non-toxic to cats and dogs, so it’s a good pick for a home with a nibbler.
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    Rattlesnake Plant

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it (as rattlesnake plant) as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
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    Boston Fern

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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    Majesty Palm

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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    Polka Dot Plant

    Safe if chewed, by pets and kids alike: the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic, though a pet that eats a lot may get a mildly upset stomach.

Sources: ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plants · CHOP Poison Control: nonpoisonous plants.

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