Cats and dogs, especially when left alone and bored, have a tendency to chew and consume houseplants, despite the fact that some houseplants are toxic to them. During the period of time when they are first cutting their adult teeth, puppies in particular may chew on houseplants.
It’s possible that the best thing to do is to put houseplants in a high place where pets can’t access them. Be aware that your pet may pick up and consume houseplant debris, such as fallen leaves, blossoms, or fruit, including those that have fallen to the floor. Consuming compost found in plant pots runs the risk of ingesting harmful chemicals or other toxins, as the compost may have been treated with chemical fertilizer.
Keep in mind that some fresh flowers might be harmful to dogs if they eat them. If plant food has been added, the water that they are standing in could potentially be poisonous to them. For instance, lilies are a common houseplant, but dogs and other pets should stay away from them since they are toxic. If plant food was added to the water that the cut flowers are standing in, then the water may potentially be harmful. Flower bouquets should be exhibited out of dogs’ reach, just like potted houseplants should be kept out of dogs’ reach.
Below we have listed some of the more common poisonous houseplants.
A
African Wonder Tree (Castor Oil Plant)
- Ricinus communis
- Toxin = Ricin (Highly Toxic)
- All parts are poisonous, especially the seeds
Aloe
- Aloe vera
- Toxin = Saponins
Arrowhead Vine
- Syngonium podophyllum
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Nephthytis, Green Gold Naphthysis, African Evergreen, Trileaf Wonder. All part of thi plant are poisonous.
Arum Lily
- Zantedeschia aethiopica
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist’s Calla,and Garden Calla
Asparagus Fern
- Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri / Asparagus setaceus
- Toxin = Sapogenins
- Also known as Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Lace Fern, Racemose Asparagus, and Shatavari
Azalea
- Azalea sp. / Rhododendron sp.
- Toxin = Grayantoxin
- All Azalea and Rhododendron spp are toxic to dogs. All parts of these plants are poisonous if chewed or ingested. Symptoms of poisoning include irritation of the stomach and abdominal pain, incresed heart rate and abnormal heart rhythm, convulsions and coma. May be fatal.
B
Barbados Aloe
- Aloe barbadensis
- Toxin = Anthraquinones, anthracene glycosides (aloin)
- Also known as the Medicine Plant, or True Aloe
Begonia
- Begonia spp.
- Toxin = Insoluble oxalates
C
Caladium
- Caladium hortulanum
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Malanga, Elephant’s Ears, Stoplight, Seagull, Mother-in-law Plant, Pink Cloud, Texas Wonder, Angel-Wings, Exposition, Candidum, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Calamondin Orange
- Citrus mitis
- Toxin = Essential oils and psoralens
Calla Lily
- Zantedeschia aethiopica
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist’s Calla, Garden Calla, Arum Lily
Cape Jasmine
- Gardenia jasminoides
- Toxin = Genioposide, Gardenoside
- Also known as Gardenia
Cardboard Palm
- Zamia furfuracea
- Toxin = Cycasin
- Also known as Cycads and zamias
Castor Bean Plant/Castor Oil Plant
- Ricinus communis
- Toxin = Ricin
- Also known as the Mole Bean Plant or African Wonder Tree
Ceriman
- Monstera deliciosa
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as the Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, or Mexican Breadfruit
Charming Dieffenbachia
- Dieffenbachia amoena
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates, proteolytic enzyme
Chinese Evergreen
- Aglaonema modestrum
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
Chrysanthemum
- Chrysanthemum sp.
- Toxin = Sesquiterpene, lactones, pyrethrins and other potential irritants
Clivia Lily
- Clivia sp.
- Toxin = Lycorine and other alkaloids
- Also known as Kaffir Lily, Clivies, Caffre Lily, Cape Clivia, or Klivia
Corn Plant
- Dracaena fragrans
- Toxin = Saponins
- Also known as the Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree, or Ribbon Plant
Cutleaf Philodendron
- Monstera deliciosa
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Hurricane Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Ceriman, Mexican Breadfruit, Split-leaf Philodendron, Window Leaf Plant
Cyclamen
- Cyclamen sp.
- Toxin = Terpenoid saponins
- Also known as Sowbread
- Christmas Trees
- The needles of christmas trees are poisonous to pets.
D
Daffodil
- Narcissus sp.
- Toxin = Lycorine and other alkaloids
- The bulbs are most poisonous, but also the leaves and flowers if ingested.
Desert Azalea/ Desert Rose
- Adenium obesum
- Toxin = Digitalis like glycosides
- Also known as the Mock Azalea, Sabi Star, Impala Lily, or Kudu Lily
Devil’s Ivy
- Epipremnum aureum
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Pothos, Golden Pothos, Taro Vine, or Ivy Arum
Dieffenbachia
- Dieffenbachia
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates, proteolytic enzyme
- Also known as Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Exotica, Spotted Dumb Cane, or Exotica Perfection
Dracaena
- Dracaena sp.
- Toxin = Saponins
- Also known as Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dragon Tree, or Ribbon Plant
E
Elephant Ears
- Colocasia esculenta / Caladium hortulanum
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Caladium, Taro, Pai, Ape, Cape, Via, Via sori, or Malanga
Exotica
- Dieffenbachia amoena
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates, proteolytic enzyme
- Also known as Charming Dieffenbachia, Giant Dumb Cane, Tropic Snow, Dumbcane, Spotted Dumb Cane, Exotica Perfection, or Dieffenbachia
F
Fire Lily
- Hippeastrum sp.
- Toxin = Lycorine and other alkaloids
- Also known as Amaryllis, Barbados Lily, Lily of the Palace, or Ridderstjerne
Ficus
- Ficus benjamina
- Toxin = Proteolytic enzyme (ficin), psoralen (ficusin)
- Also known as Fig, Weeping Fig,or Indian Rubber Plant
Flamingo Flower/ Flamingo
- Lilly Anthurium scherzeranum
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, or Painter’s Pallet
Florida Beauty
- Dracaena surculosa
- Toxin = Agavaceae
- Also known as Gold Dust Dracaena, or Spotted Dracaena
G
Geranium
- Pelargonium sp.
- Toxin = Geraniol, linalool
Gladiola
- Gladiolus sp.
- Toxin = Unknown
Good Luck Plant
- Oxalis spp.
- Toxin = Soluble calcium oxylates
- Also known as Shamrock Plant, or Sorrel
Grass Palm
- Cordyline australis
- Toxin = Saponins
- Also known as Giant Dracaena, or Palm Lily
H
Hosta
- Hosta plataginea
- Toxin = Saponins
- Also known as Plantain Lily, or Funkia
Hurricane Plant
- Monstera deliciosa
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Cutleaf Philodendron, Swiss Cheese Plant, Ceriman, or Mexican Breadfruit
Hyacinth
- Hyacinth orientalis
- Toxin = Narcissus like alkaloids
- All parts of this plant are poisonous
Hydrangea
- Hydrangea sp.
- Toxin = Cyanogenic glycoside
- Also known as Hortensia, Hills of Snow, or Seven Bark. The leaves and buds of this plant are poisonous, with ingestion resulting in irritation and inflammation of the digestive tract, diarrhea, and bloody stools.
I
Indian Rubber Plant
- Ficus benjamina
- Toxin = Proteolytic enzyme (ficin), psoralen (ficusin)
- Also known as Fig, Weeping Fig,or Ficus
J
Jade Plant
- Crassula argentea
- Toxin = Unknown
- Also known as Baby Jade, Dwarf rubber plant, Jade tree, Chinese rubber plant, or Japanese rubber plant
K
Kaffir Lily
- Clivia sp.
- Toxin = Lycorine and other alkaloids
- Also known as Clivia Lily, Clivies, Caffre Lily, Cape Clivia, or Klivia
L
Lace Fern
- Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri / Asparagus setaceus
- Toxin = Sapogenins
- Also known as Emerald Feather, Emerald Fern, Sprengeri Fern, Plumosa Fern, Asparagus Fern, Racemose Asparagus, and Shatavari
Lacy Tree Philodendron
- Philodendron selloum
- Toxin = Calcium oxalate crystals
M
Madagascar Dragon Tree
- Dracaena marginata
- Toxin = Unknown
Malanga
- Colocasia esculenta
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Caladium, or Elephant’s Ears
Mother-In-Law’s Tongue
- Sansevieria trifasciata
- Toxin = Saponins
- Also known as Snake Plant, Golden Bird’s Nest, or Good Luck Plant
N
Narcissus
- Narcissus sp.
- Toxin = Lycorine and other alkaloids
- Also known as Daffodil, Jonquil, or Paper White
O
Ornamental Pepper
- Solanum pseudocapsicum
- Toxin = Solanine
- Also known as Natal Cherry, Winter Cherry, or Jerusalem Cherry
P
Painter’s Pallet
- Anthurium scherzeranum
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, or Flamingo Flower
Palm Lilly
- Cordyline australis
- Toxin = Saponins
- Also known as Giant Dracaena, or Grass palm
Peace Lily
- Spathiphyllum
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
Philodendron
- Philodendron sp.
- Toxin = Calcium oxalate crystals
Poinsettia
- Euphorbia pulcherrima
- Toxin = Irritant Sap (latex)
- Poisoning is not likely to be serious, but this plant can cause skin, mouth, eye, and stomach irritation.
Pothos
- Epipremnum aureum
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy, Taro Vine, or Ivy Arum
Q
R
Ribbon Plant
- Dracaena sp.
- Toxin = Saponins
- Also known as Corn Plant, Cornstalk Plant, Dracaena, or Dragon Tree
S
Saddle Leaf
- Philodendron bipennifolium
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, or Fiddle Leaf
Sago Palm
- Cycas revoluta, zamia species
- Toxin = Cycasin
- Also known as Coontie Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias
Satin Pothos
- Scindapsus pictus
- Toxin = Calcium oxalate crystals
- Also known as Silk Pothos
Schefflera
- Schefflera
- Toxin = Calcium oxalate crystals
- Also known as Umbrella Tree, Australian Ivy Palm, Octopus Tree, or Starleaf
Shamrock Plant
- Oxalis sp.
- Toxin = Soluble calcium oxylates
- Also known as Good Luck Plant or Sorrel
Silver Jade Plant/Silver Dollar Plant
- Crassula arborescens
- Toxin = Unknown
- Also Known as Chinese Jade
- Spider Plant
- All parts of this plant are poisonous. Watch out for trailing leaves.
Split Leaf Philodendron (Swiss Cheese Plant)
- bipennifolium
- Toxin = Insoluble calcium oxalates
- Also known as Horsehead Philodendron, Cordatum, Heartleaf Philodendron, Panda Plant, Fiddle-Leaf, Fruit Salad Plant, Red Emerald, Red Princess, or Saddle Leaf
T
U
Umbrella Tree
- Schefflera
- Toxin = Calcium oxalate crystals
- Also known as Schefflera, Australian Ivy Palm, Octopus Tree, or Starleaf
V
W
Weeping Fig
- Ficus sp.
- Toxin = fig, indian rubber plant
- Also known as fig, or indian rubber plant
X
Overview
Y
Yucca
- Yucca
- Toxin = Saponins
Z
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