Houseplants that are safe for dogs
Spider plant, Boston fern, kentia palm, calathea, moth orchid and eleven more houseplants are non-toxic to dogs. Pothos, monstera, snake plant and aloe are toxic, and a sago palm can kill a dog.
Updated 12 October 2026. How we write these pages
Fine even in low light
They cope with a corner away from the window or a north-facing room.
Spider plant
Deep shade or partial shade
Moderate
Cast iron plant
Deep shade or partial shade
Easy
Parlour palm
Deep shade or partial shade
Easy
Boston fern
Deep shade or partial shade
Easy
Bright light, no direct sun
Near a window, out of the midday sun.
Kentia palm
Bright, no direct sun
Easy
Calathea
Partial shade
Moderate
Peperomia
Bright, no direct sun
Easy
Hoya
Bright, no direct sun
Moderate
Moth orchid
Bright, no direct sun
Moderate
African violet
Partial shade
Moderate
Money tree
Partial shade
Moderate
Christmas cactus
Partial shade
Easy
Sunny spots
Near a window that gets a few hours of sun.
Areca palm
Partial shade or full sun
Easy
Echeveria
Partial shade or full sun
Easy
Burro’s tail
Partial shade or full sun
Easy
Ponytail palm
Full sun
Easy
Questions about plants and dogs
Is sago palm toxic to dogs?
Yes, very. Every part of a sago palm is toxic to dogs, the seeds most of all, and it can damage a dog’s liver badly enough to kill it. If you think your dog has chewed any of it, take it to the vet straight away, even if it seems fine.
My puppy chews my plants. What can I do?
Keep toxic plants in a room your puppy can’t get into, or somewhere it won’t reach even when it’s grown, and leave only the ones on this page within reach. Even a non-toxic plant can make a dog sick if it eats a lot of it. If you think it has eaten a toxic plant, call your vet.
Which houseplants are toxic to dogs?
Among the most common, pothos, monstera and peace lily irritate the mouth and tongue, so the dog drools and may vomit or struggle to swallow. Snake plant and aloe cause vomiting and diarrhoea, dracaena vomiting and loss of appetite, and jade plant vomiting and unsteadiness.
Which succulents are safe for dogs?
Echeveria, haworthia, burro’s tail and Christmas cactus are non-toxic. Aloe, jade plant and kalanchoe are toxic.
Are poinsettias toxic to dogs?
Mildly. The sap irritates the mouth and stomach and sometimes causes vomiting, but it rarely goes further than that. It’s still best kept where your dog can’t reach it.
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