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Plant Care Toolkit

Look up how to care for 50 common houseplants and check which ones are safe for cats and dogs. Then print a care card or copy the info to your phone’s notes. Something wrong with a plant? Our Plant Doctor will help you work out why.

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Quick answers

Which houseplants are safe for cats and dogs?

These 24 plants in the toolkit are listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA (the Chinese money plant isn’t on the list but is considered safe; see its care sheet). Even safe plants can upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot.

African VioletAreca PalmBaby Rubber PlantBamboo PalmBird’s Nest FernBoston FernBromeliadCalatheaCast Iron PlantChinese Money PlantChristmas CactusEcheveriaHoyaMoney TreeMoth OrchidNerve PlantParlor PalmPolka Dot PlantPonytail PalmPrayer PlantSpider PlantString of HeartsSwedish IvyZebra Haworthia

More ideas: pet-friendly houseplants.

Which common houseplants are toxic to pets?

These 26 plants can harm cats and dogs if chewed or eaten. Most cause mouth irritation, drooling or vomiting rather than serious poisoning, but keep them out of reach and call your vet if a pet eats one.

AlocasiaAloe VeraAnthuriumArrowhead PlantAsparagus FernBird of ParadiseChinese EvergreenCorn PlantCrotonDragon TreeDumb CaneEnglish IvyFiddle Leaf FigHeartleaf PhilodendronJade PlantKalanchoeLucky BambooMonsteraPeace LilyPoinsettiaPothosRex BegoniaRubber PlantSnake PlantWeeping FigZZ Plant
What are the best houseplants for low light?

These plants tolerate low light, such as a room with a north-facing window or a spot a few metres from a window. They grow more slowly there, so water them less.

Arrowhead PlantBamboo PalmBird’s Nest FernCast Iron PlantChinese EvergreenCorn PlantHeartleaf PhilodendronLucky BambooNerve PlantParlor PalmPeace LilyPothosPrayer PlantSnake PlantZZ Plant

See our full list of the best low-light houseplants.

What are the easiest houseplants for beginners?

These plants forgive the occasional missed watering and adapt to most homes:

Aloe VeraArrowhead PlantAsparagus FernBaby Rubber PlantBamboo PalmBromeliadCast Iron PlantChinese EvergreenChinese Money PlantChristmas CactusCorn PlantDragon TreeDumb CaneHeartleaf PhilodendronHoyaJade PlantKalanchoeMoney TreeMonsteraParlor PalmPonytail PalmPothosRubber PlantSnake PlantSpider PlantString of HeartsSwedish IvyZZ PlantZebra Haworthia

New to plant care? Start with our houseplant basics and best houseplants for beginners.

How do I save or print a care card?

Open any plant and tap Printable Care Card for a one-page card with a watering log, or Copy to Notes to paste the care info into your phone’s notes app. Tap the star to add plants to My Plants, then print all their cards at once.

Is my information private?

Yes. The toolkit runs entirely in your browser. There’s no sign-up, and nothing you search or save is sent anywhere. Your saved plants stay on your own device.

My plant looks unhealthy. What should I do?

Try our free Plant Doctor. Answer a few quick questions and it tells you the most likely cause and how to fix it.