House Plants
Toxic houseplants
The following is a listing of common house plants of which all or part of the plant may be toxic to humans or animals. There are many outdoor species of plants, not listed here, that are also poisonous. If you are not sure about the safety of a particular plant, regard it as dangerous, until you learn otherwise!
If you suspect that a part of one of
these plants has been eaten,
contact your local poison center,
immediately.
Remember, the chemicals and poisons which you use to grow your plants may also be toxic, and as such, please regard these plants as "unsafe."
| Amaryllis | Crown of thorns | Mistletoe |
| Arrowhead vine | Daffodil | Asparagus fern |
| Pothos | Dieffenbachia | Philodendrons |
| Azalea | Elephant Ear Caladium | Pot mum |
| Bird of paradise | Emerald duke | Red princess |
| Boston ivy | English holly | Schefflera |
| Marble queen | Chrysanthemums | Caladium |
| Iris | Christmas rose | Ivy |
| Spider plants | Sprengeri fern | Chrysanthemum |
| Lily of the valley | Jerusalem cherry | Creeping Charlie |
| Tulip | Creeping fig |
For a more complete indexing of toxic
house, garden and wild plants
I recommend you visit the ASPCA's
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List
Plants That Filter The Air You Breathe |
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| Toxin | Plants That Filter It Out |
| Benzene | English ivy, Dracaena marginata, gerbera daisy, chrysanthemum, and peace lily |
| Formaldehyde | Spider plant, bamboo palm, philodendron, and mother-in-law's tongue |
| Trichloroethylene | Chrysanthemum, gerbera daisy, peace lily, and Dracaena deremensis |
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