Plant encyclopedia
Non-toxic houseplants
Urban jungle and family household aren't mutually exclusive. This selection shows houseplants rated non-toxic for children, cats and dogs alike — from easy-care starters like the spider plant to statement plants like the kentia palm.
The list is computed automatically from our encyclopedia: only entries with all three ratings at 'safe' appear here. Each link leads to the full entry with care, placement and FAQs.
77 entries from our encyclopedia
Urn Plant
Aechmea fasciata
Non-toxicAeonium
Aeonium arboreum
Non-toxicZebra Plant
Aphelandra squarrosa
Non-toxicAreca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
Non-toxicBasil
Ocimum basilicum
Non-toxicParlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
Non-toxicBishop's Cap Cactus
Astrophytum
Non-toxicSavory
Satureja
Non-toxicBromeliad
Bromeliaceae
Non-toxicBaby's Tears
Soleirolia soleirolii
Non-toxicCalathea
Goeppertia (syn. Calathea)
Non-toxicCambria Orchid
x Cambria
Non-toxicFirecracker Flower
Crossandra infundibuliformis
Non-toxicNever-Never Plant
Ctenanthe
Non-toxicCurry Plant
Helichrysum italicum
Non-toxicBoat Orchid
Cymbidium
Non-toxicDendrobium Orchid
Dendrobium
Non-toxicDill
Anethum graveolens
Non-toxicDischidia
Dischidia
Non-toxicCape Primrose
Streptocarpus
Non-toxicEcheveria
Echeveria
Non-toxicPonytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
Non-toxicNerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis
Non-toxicBusy Lizzie
Impatiens walleriana
Non-toxicMaidenhair Fern
Adiantum
Non-toxicOx Tongue
Gasteria
Non-toxicStaghorn Fern
Platycerium bifurcatum
Non-toxicGloxinia
Sinningia speciosa
Non-toxicMoney Tree
Pachira aquatica
Non-toxicGolden Barrel Cactus
Echinocactus grusonii
Non-toxicBlue Star Fern
Phlebodium aureum
Non-toxicGhost Plant
Graptopetalum paraguayense
Non-toxicSpider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Non-toxicGuzmania
Guzmania lingulata
Non-toxicChin Cactus
Gymnocalycium
Non-toxicRabbit's Foot Fern
Davallia
Non-toxicHaworthia
Haworthia
Non-toxicWax Plant
Hoya carnosa
Non-toxicKentia Palm
Howea forsteriana
Non-toxicChervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
Non-toxicCoconut Palm
Cocos nucifera
Non-toxicGrape Ivy
Cissus rhombifolia
Non-toxicCilantro
Coriandrum sativum
Non-toxicLiving Stones
Lithops
Non-toxicString of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii
Non-toxicPrayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
Non-toxicRose Grape
Medinilla magnifica
Non-toxicPansy Orchid
Miltonia
Non-toxicNeoregelia
Neoregelia
Non-toxicBird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
Non-toxicDancing Lady Orchid
Oncidium
Non-toxicEaster Cactus
Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri
Non-toxicMoonstones
Pachyphytum oviferum
Non-toxicEgyptian Star Flower
Pentas lanceolata
Non-toxicPeperomia
Peperomia
Non-toxicMoth Orchid
Phalaenopsis
Non-toxicChinese Money Plant
Pilea peperomioides
Non-toxicElephant Bush
Portulacaria afra
Non-toxicMistletoe Cactus
Rhipsalis
Non-toxicRosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Non-toxicSage
Salvia officinalis
Non-toxicColumn Cactus
Cereus
Non-toxicPersian Violet
Exacum affine
Non-toxicStromanthe
Stromanthe sanguinea
Non-toxicThyme
Thymus vulgaris
Non-toxicAir Plant
Tillandsia
Non-toxicAfrican Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
Non-toxicVanda Orchid
Vanda
Non-toxicFlaming Sword
Vriesea splendens
Non-toxicPincushion Cactus
Mammillaria
Non-toxicWashington Palm
Washingtonia
Non-toxicChristmas Cactus
Schlumbergera
Non-toxicOrnamental Pineapple
Ananas comosus
Non-toxicLemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Non-toxicPygmy Date Palm
Phoenix roebelenii
Non-toxicZygopetalum Orchid
Zygopetalum
Non-toxicUmbrella Sedge
Cyperus alternifolius
Non-toxicFrequently asked questions
- Which non-toxic houseplant is easiest to care for?
- The spider plant is almost indestructible, forgives watering mistakes and copes with low light. Also robust: pilea and peperomia.
- Are there non-toxic plants for dark corners?
- Calathea and kentia palm cope with low light. No plant manages entirely without light though — rotate locations if needed.
- Are non-toxic plants also allergy-friendly?
- Not automatically — toxicity and allergy potential are two different things. Strongly scented and pollen-rich species matter most for allergy sufferers.
- How do I know if a plant is really non-toxic?
- By the botanical name — common names are often ambiguous. Every encyclopedia entry here states the Latin name and the rating per audience.
- Does Fleura stock these plants in store?
- A rotating selection, depending on season and auction supply. Call ahead or check the online shop for current stock.