Pet Friendly Plants

No, air plants are not toxic to dogs. Air plants or Tillandsia are unique plants that can grow without being planted in soil. They come from the Bromeliaceae family, and have about 650 different species. Originally found in forests, deserts, and mountains in the North American region, air plants have successfully crossed over to households… Continue reading Are Air Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, strawberry plants are not poisonous to dogs. Strawberries are sweet, juicy fruits that dogs can eat. They can be grown in most gardens with well-drained sandy loam soil. Similar to its fruits, strawberry plants are also safe for dogs and cats. Because of its non-toxic nature, they can be grown by canine owners inside… Continue reading Are Strawberry Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, prayer plants are not toxic to dogs. Prayer plants belong to the family Marantaceae or arrowroot—a popular starch. Found in tropical forests across America, Asia, and Africa, there are over 530 species of these flowering plants. This popular houseplant goes by many names such as maranta, rattlesnake plant, red veined prayer, peacock plant, and… Continue reading Are Prayer Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, corn plants are toxic to dogs.  Different from edible corn, corn plants are ornamental plants that can be grown indoors. Because of its scientific name Dracaena fragrans, it is called compact dracaena, striped dracaena, and cornstalk dracaena. It also goes by the name ribbon plant, but is different from bamboo plants or spider plants. … Continue reading Are Corn Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, wandering Jew plants are mildly toxic to cats.  Tradescantia belongs to the family of creeping plants called Commelinaceae. The herbaceous perennial wildflower has about 85 species. This includes the Tradescantia zebrina, which is commonly called wandering Jew plant or silver inch plant. Previously called Zebrina pendula, this fast growing ground cover is known for… Continue reading Are Wandering Jew Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, calathea plants are not toxic to cats. Calathea is a genus of flowering plants with approximately 60 species to date. Similar to prayer plants, they belong to the family Marantaceae and are native to the tropical Americas. Many homeowners grow them because of their vibrant and striped leaves. On ASPCA’s online list of toxic… Continue reading Are Calathea Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, monstera plants are toxic to cats.  Native to the tropical regions of the Americas, monsteras come from the family Araceae. The plant is known for its large, unusual leaves that have holes in them. It can grow as tall as 66 feet into the soil or by attaching itself onto trees. The most popular… Continue reading Are Monstera Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, prayer plants are not toxic to cats. Prayer plants are non-poisonous for cats and dogs, so they can be safely grown indoors by pet parents. The plant got its name from their leaves that fold together in a prayer position at night. Belonging to the family Marantaceae, they’re found in lowland tropical forests predominantly… Continue reading Are Prayer Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, air plants are not poisonous to cats. There are about 650 species of the beautiful Tillandsia. They earned the name air plants for their ability to grow without soil and thrive on any type of surface. These evergreens were originally found in deserts, forests, and mountains in the North American region. Multiple sources reveal… Continue reading Are Air Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, pothos plants are toxic to dogs.  Epipremnum aureum is a plant species that’s also known as pothos. No longer belonging to the genus Pothos, it is classified under the genus Epipremnum but still falls under the family Araceae. Its other common names include Ceylon creeper, golden pothos, hunter’s robe, house plant, ivy arum, marble… Continue reading Are Pothos Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, monstera plants are toxic to dogs.  Belonging to the Araceae family, Monstera is a genus of 59 flowering plant species. Monstera means “monstrous” or “abnormal” in Latin, which is the perfect description for its giant leaves with holes in them. The most well-known species, Monstera deliciosa, goes by many names. This includes cutleaf philodendron,… Continue reading Are Monstera Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, lavender plants are toxic to dogs.  Lavandula or lavender is a genus that belongs to the flowering family, Lamiaceae. It is a popular plant because of its beautiful blooms and sweet, delicate smell. It can be grown outdoors directly in the soil or indoors in potted containers. However, it needs to receive as much… Continue reading Are Lavender Plants Toxic to Dogs?