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Every houseplant we cover, filterable by how much light you've got, how much fuss you want — and, because it matters, whether it's safe around pets.

Pets at home? See every plant we list as safe for cats and dogs or the ones we flag as poisonous, graded by severity.

Difficulty
Light
Pets
92 plants
Indoor ⚠ Toxic
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
Care
Low–bright
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Pothos
Pothos
Epipremnum aureum
Care
Low–bright
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Swiss Cheese Plant
Swiss Cheese Plant
Monstera deliciosa
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of ZZ Plant
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Care
Low–bright
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Peace Lily
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Spider Plant
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Moth Orchid
Moth Orchid
Phalaenopsis
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Fiddle-Leaf Fig
Fiddle-Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Rubber Plant
Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Heartleaf Philodendron
Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Care
Low–bright
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Calathea
Calathea
Goeppertia spp.
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Amaryllis
Amaryllis
Hippeastrum hybrids
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Jade Plant
Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Boston Fern
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Chinese Evergreen
Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema
Care
Low–bright
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Dragon Tree
Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata
Care
Low–bright
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Parlour Palm
Parlour Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
Care
Low–bright
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Areca Palm
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Croton
Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Anthurium
Anthurium
Anthurium andraeanum
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Sago Palm
Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Peperomia
Peperomia
Peperomia obtusifolia
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Ponytail Palm
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Echeveria
Echeveria
Echeveria elegans
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Poinsettia
Poinsettia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of African Violet
African Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Venus Flytrap
Venus Flytrap
Dionaea muscipula
Care
Full sun
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Christmas Cactus
Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Cyclamen
Cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum
Care
Bright, cool
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of String of Pearls
String of Pearls
Curio rowleyanus
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Air Plant
Air Plant
Tillandsia
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Bird's Nest Fern
Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
Care
Bright to shade
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Haworthia
Haworthia
Haworthiopsis attenuata
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Hoya
Hoya
Hoya carnosa
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Scarlet Star
Scarlet Star
Guzmania lingulata
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Sempervivum
Sempervivum
Sempervivum tectorum
Care
Full sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of String of Hearts
String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Tradescantia
Tradescantia
Tradescantia zebrina
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Weeping Fig
Weeping Fig
Ficus benjamina
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Arrowhead Plant
Arrowhead Plant
Syngonium podophyllum
Care
Low–bright
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Begonia
Begonia
Begonia
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Indoor Banana
Indoor Banana
Musa acuminata
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Maidenhair Fern
Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum raddianum
Care
Bright to shade
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Burro's Tail
Burro's Tail
Sedum morganianum
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Cattleya Orchid
Cattleya Orchid
Cattleya
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Lady Palm
Lady Palm
Rhapis excelsa
Care
Bright to shade
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Neoregelia
Neoregelia
Neoregelia carolinae
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Prayer Plant
Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
Care
Medium, indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Urn Plant
Urn Plant
Aechmea fasciata
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Alocasia
Alocasia
Alocasia × amazonica
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Clivia
Clivia
Clivia miniata
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Cryptanthus
Cryptanthus
Cryptanthus bivittatus
Care
Bright to shade
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Cymbidium Orchid
Cymbidium Orchid
Cymbidium
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Kentia Palm
Kentia Palm
Howea forsteriana
Care
Low–bright
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Oncidium Orchid
Oncidium Orchid
Oncidium
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Umbrella Tree
Umbrella Tree
Schefflera arboricola
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Agave
Agave
Agave americana
Care
Full sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Dendrobium Orchid
Dendrobium Orchid
Dendrobium
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Dumb Cane
Dumb Cane
Dieffenbachia seguine
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Gloxinia
Gloxinia
Sinningia speciosa
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Jewel Orchid
Jewel Orchid
Ludisia discolor
Care
Shade to indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Majesty Palm
Majesty Palm
Ravenea rivularis
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Slipper Orchid
Slipper Orchid
Paphiopedilum
Care
Bright to shade
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Spineless Yucca
Spineless Yucca
Yucca gigantea
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Tropical Pitcher Plant
Tropical Pitcher Plant
Nepenthes
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Xerographica Air Plant
Xerographica Air Plant
Tillandsia xerographica
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Barrel Cactus
Barrel Cactus
Echinocactus grusonii
Care
Full sun
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Cape Primrose
Cape Primrose
Streptocarpus
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Flaming Sword
Flaming Sword
Vriesea splendens
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Ornamental Pineapple
Ornamental Pineapple
Ananas comosus
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Pansy Orchid
Pansy Orchid
Miltoniopsis
Care
Cool, indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Sundew
Sundew
Drosera
Care
Full sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Trumpet Pitcher
Trumpet Pitcher
Sarracenia
Care
Full sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Vanda Orchid
Vanda Orchid
Vanda
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Prickly Pear
Prickly Pear
Opuntia
Care
Full sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Pygmy Date Palm
Pygmy Date Palm
Phoenix roebelenii
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Butterwort
Butterwort
Pinguicula
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Hart's Tongue Fern
Hart's Tongue Fern
Asplenium scolopendrium
Care
Shade to indirect
Indoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Pencil Cactus
Pencil Cactus
Euphorbia tirucalli
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Queen's Tears
Queen's Tears
Billbergia nutans
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Spider Orchid
Spider Orchid
Brassia
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Zygopetalum Orchid
Zygopetalum Orchid
Zygopetalum
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Cobra Lily
Cobra Lily
Darlingtonia californica
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Fishtail Palm
Fishtail Palm
Caryota mitis
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Spanish Moss
Spanish Moss
Tillandsia usneoides
Care
Bright, indirect
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Albany Pitcher Plant
Albany Pitcher Plant
Cephalotus follicularis
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Bladderwort
Bladderwort
Utricularia
Care
Bright + sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Rainbow Plant
Rainbow Plant
Byblis
Care
Full sun
Indoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Sun Pitcher
Sun Pitcher
Heliamphora
Care
Bright, indirect

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