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House Plants
Toxic and Safe Houseplants For
Humans & Pets
The following is
a listing of common house plants of which all or part of the plant may
be toxic to humans or pets. 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."
Most Toxic Plants For Humans, Cats, Dogs, & Birds
Amaryllis
(Hippeastrum/Amaryllis sp.) |
Crown of thorns |
Mistletoe |
Arrowhead vine |
Daffodil
|
Asparagus fern |
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum, common name
Devil’s Ivy) |
Dieffenbachia (common name Dumb Cane) |
Philodendrons |
Azalea |
Alocasia (Elephant’s Ear) |
Pot mum |
Bird of paradise |
Emerald duke |
Red princess |
Boston ivy |
English holly |
Schefflera
(common name Umbrella plants) |
Marble queen |
Chrysanthemums |
Caladium |
Iris
|
Christmas rose |
English Ivy |
Syngonium
(common name Arrowhead Vine) |
Sprengeri fern |
Dracaena (common names Dragon Tree, Corn
Plants, Lucky Bamboo) |
Lily of the valley |
Jerusalem cherry |
Creeping Charlie |
Tulip |
ZZ Plant
(Zamioculcas zamiifolia) |
Creeping fig |
Sago Palms |
Snake
Plant (Sansevieria) |
Yew (Taxus sp.) |
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) |
Kalanchoe (Mother of Millions, Chandelier Plant,
Mother-in-Law Plant) |
Jade Plant (Crassula argentea)
|
Lilies |
Monstera
(common name Swiss Cheese Plant, Split-Leaf Philodendron) |
Cyclamen |
Rubber Tree, also known as Weeping Fig or
Rubber Fig (Ficus elastica) |
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
|
Croton (Codiaeum sp.) |
Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus cv
sprengeri) |
Begonia |
Aloe Vera (Aloe) |
Clivia (common names Bush Lily, Kaffir
Lily) |
Anthurium (Flamingo Flower, Laceleaf) |
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) |
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
ASPCA
Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number:
(888)
426-4435
Pet Friendly Plants For Humans, Cats, Dogs, & Birds
Spider
Plant(Chlorophytum comosum) |
Prayer
Plant (Maranta leuconeura) |
African
Violet (Saintpaulia spp.) |
Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) |
Velvet
Plant (Gynura aurantiaca) |
Moth
Orchid (Phalaenopsis spp.) |
Boston
Fern (Nephrolepis exalta bostoniensis) |
Ponytail
Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) |
Gold-Fish Plant (Hypocyrta nummularia) |
Living
Stones (Lithops naureeniae) |
Money
Plant (Pachira aquatica) |
Sweetheart Hoya (Hoya kerrii) |
Nerve
Plant (Fittonia albivenis) |
String
of Turtles (Peperomia prostata) |
Old Man
Cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) |
Lady
Palm (Rhapis flabelliformis) |
Rattle
Snake Plant (Calathea insignis) |
False
Aralia (Dizygotheca elegantissima) |
Haworthia (Haworthia spp.) |
Swedish
Ivy (Pilea nummulariifolia) |
Staghorn
Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) |
Cast
Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) |
Lipstick
Plant (Aeschynanthus humilis) |
Venus
Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) |
Burro’s
Tail (Sedum morganianum) |
Watermelon Peperomia (Peperomia argyreia) |
Polka
Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) |
California Pitcher Plant (Darlingtonia californica) |
Parlor
Palm (Chamaedorea elegans) |
Air
Plants (Tillandsia spp) |
Plants That Filter The Air You Breathe
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 |
Benefits of Houseplants
Although there are countless reasons to keep indoor plants, below are our top
ten reasons we love growing houseplants in our homes and offices.
1. Houseplants Reduce Harmful Indoor Air Pollutants
2. Houseplants Can Help Reduce Signs of Stress
3. Add Plants to Your Bedroom for Improved Sleep
4. Houseplants Increase Indoor Humidity
5. Working With Plants Can Combat Depression and Anxiety
6. Indoor Plants Reduce Allergens
7. Plants Reduce Sound Pollution
8. Houseplants Can Improve Physical Health and Healing
9. Plants Improve Concentration, Productivity and Creativity in the Workplace
10. Grow Your Own Edible and Medicinal Houseplants on a Budget |
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