Cats: plant evidence

Not listed does not mean safe.

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Evidence exists for 161 of 164 plants. No evidence collected in this database yet for the other 3.

Sources covering Cats

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — 161 claims
Merck Veterinary Manual — Houseplants and Ornamentals Toxic to Animals — 3 claims
Pet Poison Helpline — Top 10 Plants Poisonous to Pets — 4 claims

Evidence applies only to the animal named by the source. Read claim scope notes before interpreting a listing.

⚠ Toxic

Aloe
Aloe vera
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrans
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Devils Ivy
Epipremnum aureum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Easter Lily
Lilium longiflorum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
Merck: the lilies that damage cats' kidneys are Lilium lilies and Hemerocallis daylilies (Merck's list calls both "true lilies"; ASPCA files daylilies in a different plant family). Many other plants with "lily" in the name are not in this group.
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English Ivy
Hedera helix
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Jade Plant
Crassula argentea
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Oleander
Nerium oleander
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
Merck lists this among "imposter" lilies: not one of the lilies that damage cats' kidneys (Merck names Lilium and Hemerocallis).
Pet Poison Helpline: peace and calla lilies contain insoluble oxalates (mouth irritation, drooling); the potentially fatal true lilies for cats are different plants.
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Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta, zamia species
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Snake Plant
Sansevieria trifasciata
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Split Leaf Philodendron
Philodendron bipennifolium
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Tulip
Tulipa spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Alocasia
Alocasia spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Amaryllis
Amaryllis spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
Merck lists this among "imposter" lilies: not one of the lilies that damage cats' kidneys (Merck names Lilium and Hemerocallis).
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Arrow-Head Vine
Syngonium podophyllum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Asparagus Fern
Asparagus densiflorus cv sprengeri
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Begonia
Begonia spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia gilliesii
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
Different plant: ASPCA says this page should not be confused with the less toxic Strelitzia reginae; we have no verdict for Strelitzia reginae
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Caladium
Caladium hortulanum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema modestum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Clivia Lily
Clivia spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
Merck lists this among "imposter" lilies: not one of the lilies that damage cats' kidneys (Merck names Lilium and Hemerocallis).
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Coleus
Coleus ampoinicus
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Cyclamen
Cyclamen spp
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Dracaena
Dracaena spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Flamingo Flower
Anthurium scherzeranum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Geranium
Pelargonium species
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe spp
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Madagascar Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Poinsettia
Euphorbia pulcherrima
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Schefflera
Schefflera
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Swiss Cheese Plant
Monstera deliciosa
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Ti-Plant
Cordyline terminalis
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Inch Plant
Tradescantia flumeninsis
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Weeping Fig
Ficus sp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Yucca
Yucca spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Azalea
Rhododendron spp
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron spp
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Boxwood
Buxus spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Daffodil
Narcissus spp
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Iris
Iris species
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Lavender
Lavendula angustifolia
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
Merck lists this among "imposter" lilies: not one of the lilies that damage cats' kidneys (Merck names Lilium and Hemerocallis).
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Morning Glory
Ipomoea spp
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Peony
Paeonis officinalis
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Primrose
Primula vulgaris
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Larkspur
Delphinium species
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Lantana
Lantana camara
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Wisteria
Wisteria spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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English Yew
Taxus baccata
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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English Holly
Ilex aquifolium
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Mistletoe "American"
Phoradendron flavescens
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Tiger Lily
Lilium tigrinum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
Merck: the lilies that damage cats' kidneys are Lilium lilies and Hemerocallis daylilies (Merck's list calls both "true lilies"; ASPCA files daylilies in a different plant family). Many other plants with "lily" in the name are not in this group.
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Asian Lily
Lilium asiatica
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
Merck: the lilies that damage cats' kidneys are Lilium lilies and Hemerocallis daylilies (Merck's list calls both "true lilies"; ASPCA files daylilies in a different plant family). Many other plants with "lily" in the name are not in this group.
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Stargazer Lily
Lilium orientalis
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
Merck: the lilies that damage cats' kidneys are Lilium lilies and Hemerocallis daylilies (Merck's list calls both "true lilies"; ASPCA files daylilies in a different plant family). Many other plants with "lily" in the name are not in this group.
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Day Lilies (many varieties)
Hemerocallis spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
Merck: the lilies that damage cats' kidneys are Lilium lilies and Hemerocallis daylilies (Merck's list calls both "true lilies"; ASPCA files daylilies in a different plant family). Many other plants with "lily" in the name are not in this group.
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Cycads
Cycas and Zamia species
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Autumn Crocus
Colchicum autumnale
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
Pet Poison Helpline: do not confuse spring crocus (Crocus, Iridaceae; GI upset) with autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale; contains colchicine, highly toxic).
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Castor Bean Plant
Ricinus communis
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Buttercup
Ranunculus spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Horse Chestnut
Aesculus glabra
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Plantain Lily
Hosta plantaginea
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Catnip
Nepeta cataria
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Chamomile
Anthemis nobilis
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Garlic
Allium sativum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Mint
Mentha sp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Oregano
Origanum vulgare hirtum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Tarragon
Artemisia dracunculus
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Onion
Allium cepa
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Tomato Plant
Lycopersicon spp
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Rhubarb
Rheum rhabarbarium
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Apple
Malus sylvestrus
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Cherry
Prunus spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Peach
Prunus persica
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Lemon
Citrus limonia
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Lime
Citrus aurantifolia
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Lemon Grass
Cymbopogon citratus
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Leek
Allium ampeloprasum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Dahlia
Dahlia species
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Hosta
Hosta plataginea
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Clematis
Clematis spp.
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Satin Pothos
Scindapsus pictus
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Elephant Ears (Colocasia esculenta)
Colocasia esculenta
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Brunfelsia
Brunfelsia species
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Jerusalem Cherry
Solanum pseudocapsicum
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Pencil Cactus
Euphorbia tirucalli
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Rosary Pea
Abrus precatorius
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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Mother of Millions
Kalanchoe tubiflora
⚠ Toxic for Cats
Cats: ⚠ Toxic
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⇄ Conflicting sources

Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
⇄ Conflicting sources for Cats
Cats: ⇄ Conflicting sources
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✓ Non-toxic

African Violet
Saintpaulia spp.
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exalta bostoniensis
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Calathea
Calathea spp.
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera bridgesii
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Haworthia
Haworthia species
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Money Tree
Pachira aquatica
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Peperomia Rotundifolia
Peperomia rotundifolia
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Phalaenopsis Orchid
Phalaenopsis sp.
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Prayer Plant
Calathea insignis
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Swedish Ivy
Plectranthus australis
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Aluminum Plant
Pilea cadieri
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Burro's Tail
Sedum morganianum
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Hibiscus
Hibiscus syriacus
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Wax Plant
Hoya carnosa 'krinkle kurl'
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Kentia Palm
Howea forsteriana
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus humilis
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Nerve Plant
Fittonia verschaffeltii
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Pilea Microphylla
Pilea microphylla
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Polka Dot Plant
Hypoestes phyllostachya
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Pony Tail
Beaucarnea recurvata
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Venus Fly Trap
Dionaea muscipula
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Common Staghorn Fern
Platycerium bifurcatum
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Blue Echeveria
Echeveria glauca
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Ghost Plant
Sedum weinbergii
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Hens and Chickens
Echeveria elegans
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Camellia
Camellia japonica
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Garden Marigold
Calendula officinalis
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Petunia
Petunia species
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Rose
Rosa Species
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Common Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Sunflower
helianthus angustifolius
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Sweet Pea
Lathyrus latifolius
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Black Walnut
Juglans nigra
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Basil
Ocimum basilicum
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Dill
Anethum graveolena
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Sage
Salvia officinalis
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Banana
Musa acuminata
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Strawberry
Fragaria spp.
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Sweet Potato Vine
Ipomoea batatas
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Bamboo
Phyllostachys aurea
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Zinnia
Zinnia species
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Crossandra
Crossandra species
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Impatience Plant
Impatiens spp.
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Purple Passion Vine
Gynura aurantica
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Kenilworth Ivy
Cymbalaria muralis
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Night Blooming Cereus
Hylocereus undatus
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Coral Bells
Heuchera sanguinea
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Pansy Orchid
Miltonia roezlii alba
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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Gloxinia
Sinningia speciosa
✓ Non-toxic
Cats: ✓ Non-toxic
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