Which houseplants are poisonous and which are not?
How can I kill these dang plants faster?!
I’ll tell you everything you need to know about popular house plants to care for both your fabulous felines AND your precious plants!
It’s important to remember that any plant may cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs, and those with large leaves can be a choking hazard. If you believe that your pet is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance contact either your local veterinarian or the APCC 24-hour emergency poison hotline at 1-888-426-4435
String of Pearls
Unique and unusual-looking, String of Pearls plants are easy to care for and propagate. They do look a lot like a beaded necklace, but probably don’t actually wear them like one 📿
Dragon Tree 🐲
Widely known as Daenerys Targaryen’s favorite plant (probably), Dragon Trees are a common and easy-to-care for variety of dracaena, and are hardy, drought-tolerant things. They are hard to murder, help keep your air clean, and can be shaped through pruning and training. Cared for properly, these spiky beauties can reach heights of 10 to 15 feet!
Zebra Plant 🦓
Zebra plants are a jungle plant native to southern Brazil and are named for their dark green, glossy leaves with white veins. Some folks consider Zebra Plants to be finicky and hard to care for, but if you pay attention to their foliage, they are great at communicating their needs. If you take extra care, you can coax a bloom out of them 1-2 times per year, and Ralphie says they look delicious! 😼
Jade Plant
Jade Plants are seen by some as a sign of good luck, and are easy to propagate from a leaf or stem cutting, so they make great gifts as well! Unfortunately, they are also toxic to cats and dogs