Pet Friendly Plants

Yes, tomato plants are toxic to dogs.  Tomato plants are popular for their juicy fruits, which are packed with vitamins C and K, potassium, folate, and lycopene. They are typically grown outdoors, but need lots of sunlight daily to be able to thrive indoors.  The Solanum lycopersicum’s fruits are safe for humans to eat, but… Continue reading Are Tomato Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, rubber plants are toxic to dogs.  Ficus elastica, or rubber plants, are also known as rubber bush, rubber fig, weeping fig, rubber tree, and Indian rubber bush/tree. This species of flowering plants comes from the family Moraceae. Though it is not the easiest houseplant to grow, it is favoured by many for its lush,… Continue reading Are Rubber Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, ZZ plants are mildly toxic to cats.  Short for Zamioculcas zamiifolia, the ZZ plant is a tropical perennial plant that originated from Africa. It is also called aroid palm, emerald palm, eternity plant, Zanzibar gem, and Zuzu plant. The plant is known for its stiff, glossy, oval-shaped leaves that grow upwards. It is a… Continue reading Are ZZ Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, aloe plants are toxic to cats.  The Aloe genus contains about 650 different species of flowering succulents. This includes aloe vera or true aloe, which can grow in a wide range of climates. Aloe plants can be grown indoors and outdoors. Not only do they look beautiful, but they also serve other purposes ranging… Continue reading Are Aloe Plants Toxic to Cats?

No, spider plants are not poisonous to cats. Spider plants are named as such because of the way their long, thin leaves grow and fall to the ground. Its scientific name is Chlorophytum comosum, but it is also known as spider ivy, common spider plant, anthericum, and ribbon plant. Both ASPCA and PetMD state that… Continue reading Are Spider Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, jade plants are mildly toxic to cats.  Part of the Crassulaceae family, the jade plant goes by many names. People also know it as baby jade, dwarf/Chinese rubber plant, lucky plant, money plant, and money tree. The plant’s signature feature is its thick, shiny, fleshy dark green leaves that grow upwards in opposing pairs.… Continue reading Are Jade Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, rubber plants are poisonous to cats.  A member of the Moraceae family, rubber plants are popular ornamental plants that can be grown indoors. These houseplants are native to Southeast Asia, and are favoured for their oversized, oval-shaped leaves. Scientifically called Ficus elastica, they’re also called rubber bush, rubber fig, rubber tree, weeping fig, as… Continue reading Are Rubber Plants Toxic to Cats?

Yes, ZZ plants are mildly toxic to dogs.  The ZZ plant is widely popular for being a low maintenance indoor plant with glossy, upward-growing leaves that help purify the air. It is also called aroid palm, Zanzibar gem, emerald palm, eternity plant, and Zuzu plant. The plant’s scientific name is Zamioculcas zamiifolia, and it belongs… Continue reading Are ZZ Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, aloe plants are toxic to dogs.  Belonging to the family Asphodelaceae, Aloe consists of approximately 650 species of flowering succulents. They are known for their tall, thick, fleshy, and engorged stems or leaves that have the ability to store water. These help the plant thrive in dry climates and soil conditions. Aloe vera, or… Continue reading Are Aloe Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, jade plants are toxic to dogs.  A member of the family Crassulaceae, Crassula ovata is commonly known as the jade plant. It is a succulent plant that has thick, upward-growing leaves in a beautiful shade of green. It sometimes has tiny star-shaped blooms in white, orange, lilac, and pink, and can grow as tall… Continue reading Are Jade Plants Toxic to Dogs?

No, spider plants are non-toxic to dogs. Because of the way its long, slender leaves grow, Chlorophytum comosum became widely known as spider plant. Anthericum, common spider plant, ribbon plant, and spider ivy are other names associated with the popular plant. Belonging to the Asparagaceae family, this plant is said to effectively remove formaldehyde and… Continue reading Are Spider Plants Toxic to Dogs?

Yes, snake plants are toxic to dogs.  Commonly known as snake plant, Dracaena trifasciata is a flowering plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It was previously called Sansevieria trifasciata until 2017. The plant has long, slender leaves in green and yellow that resemble the elongated reptile. Aside from snake plant, it goes by many… Continue reading Are Snake Plants Toxic to Dogs?