Cats are naturally inquisitive creatures, drawn to exploring their surroundings and sampling new things—often using their mouths or paws. While a lush indoor garden or vibrant bouquet can be a lovely addition to your home, it’s important to be aware that certain common plants pose serious health risks to our feline friends. Even a small nibble can cause severe symptoms, ranging from mild stomach upset to life-threatening organ failure.

By familiarizing yourself with which plants are harmful to cats, you can take proactive steps to prevent dangerous encounters. Below, you will find some of the most commonly encountered toxic plants, along with explanations of why they’re unsafe and what symptoms you might see if your cat comes into contact with them. Armed with this knowledge, you can make informed choices about the greenery you bring indoors and create a safer environment for your pet.

To quickly determine whether your household plant might pose a risk, use your browser’s search feature. Press CTRL+F (or Command+F on a Mac), type in the name of your plant, and review the results to learn more.

Some typical symptoms of poisoning to look out for :

• Drooling
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Twitching
• Breathing difficulties
• Nausea
• Weakness

Toxic Plants for Cats:

A

Adam-and-Eve

African Wonder

Alocasia

Aloe

Amaryllis

Ambrosia Mexicana

American Bittersweet

American Holly

American Mandrake

American Mistletoe

American Yew

Andromeda Japonica

Angelica Tree

Apple

Apricot

Arrowhead Vine

Arum

Arum Lily

Asian Lily

Australian Ivy Palm

Autumn Crocus

Azalea

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B

Baby Doll Ti Plant

Barbados Pride 2

Bay Laurel

Bead Tree

Begonia

Bergamot Orange

Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise 2

Bird of Paradise Flower

Bird’s Tongue Flower

Bishop’s Weed

Bitter Root

Black Calla

Black Cherry

Black Laurel

Black Nightshade

Bobbins

Bog Laurel

Borage

Boxwood

Branching Ivy

Brazilwood

Bread and Butter Plant

Brunfelsia

Buckeye

Buckwheat

Buddhist Pine

Burning Bush

Buttercup

Butterfly Iris

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C

Caladium

Calamondin Orange

California Ivy

Calla Lily

Cape Jasmine

Caraway

Cardboard Cycad

Cardboard Palm

Cardinal Flower

Carnation

Castor Bean Plant

Ceriman

Chamomile

Chandelier Plant

Charming Dieffenbachia

Cherry

Chinaberry Tree

Chinese Evergreen

Chinese Jade

Chives

Chokecherry

Christmas Rose

Chrysanthemum

Clematis

Climbing Bittersweet

Climbing Lily

Climbing Nightshade

Clivia Lily

Coffee Tree

Coleus

Common Privet

Coontie Palm

Cordatum

Corn Plant

Cornstalk Plant

Cow Parsnip

Cowbane

Cuckoo-pint

Cutleaf Philodendron

Cycads

Cyclamen

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D

Daffodil

Dahlia

Daisy

Day Lilies (all varieties)

Deadly Nightshade

Desert Azalea

Desert Rose

Devil’s Backbone

Devil’s Ivy

Dieffenbachia

Dock

Dog Daisy

Dog Hobble

Dogbane Hemp

Dracaena

Dumbcane

Dwarf Poinciana

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E

Easter Lily

Easter Rose

Eastern Star

Elephant Ears

Elephant-Ear Begonia

Emerald Feather

English Holly

English Ivy

English Yew

Epazote

Eucalyptus

European Bittersweet

European Holly

Everlasting Pea

Exotica

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F

False Bittersweet

False Queen Anne’s Lace

Feather Geranium

Fern Palm

Fetterbush

Fiddle-leaf

Fig

Figwort

Fire Lily

Flag

Flamingo Flower

Fleabane

Florida Beauty

Florist’s Calla

Foxglove

Franciscan Rain Tree

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G

Garden Calla

Garden Chamomile

Garden Hyacinth

Gardenia

Garlic

Geranium

Geranium-Leaf

Giant Dracaena

Giant Dumb Cane

Giant Hogweed

Glacier Ivy

Gladiola

Gloriosa Lily

Gold Dieffenbachia

Gold Dust Dracaena

Golden Birds Nest

Golden Pothos

Golden Ragwort

Good Luck Plant

Grapefruit

Grass Palm

Greater Ammi

Green Gold Naphthysis

Ground Apple

Groundsel

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H

Hahn’s Self Branching English Ivy

Hashish

Hawaiian Ti

Heartleaf Philodendron

Heavenly Bamboo

Hellebore

Hercules’ Club

Hills of Snow

Holly

Horse Chestnut

Horsehead Philodendron

Horseweed

Hortensia

Hosta

Hurricane Plant

Hyacinth

Hydrangea

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I

Impala Lily

Indian Apple

Indian Borage

Indian Hemp

Indian Pink

Indian Rubber Plant

Inkberry

Iris

Iron Cross Begonia

Ivy Arum

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J

Jack-in-the-pulpit

Jade Plant

Japanese Show Lily

Japanese Yew

Jerusalem Cherry

Jerusalem Oak

Jonquil

K

Kaffir Lily

Kalanchoe

Kiss-me-quick

Klamath Weed

Kudu Lily

L

Lacy Tree Philodendron

Lady-of-the-night

Lambkill

Lantana

Larkspur

Laurel

Lavender

Leatherflower

Leek

Lemon

Lemon Grass

Lemon Verbena

Lenten Rose

Lily

Lily of the Palace

Lily of the Valley

Lily of the Valley Bush

Lime

Lobelia

Locust

Lord-and-Ladies

Lovage

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M

Madagascar Dragon Tree

Maiden’s Breath

Malanga

Maleberry

Maple Leaf Begonia

Marble Queen

Marijuana

Marjoram

Mauna Loa Peace Lily

Mayapple

Mayweed

Meadow Saffron

Medicine Plant

Metallic Leaf Begonia

Mexican Breadfruit

Milfoil

Milkweed

Mint

Mock Azalea

Mole Bean Plant

Morning Glory

Morning-Noon-and-Night

Moss Rose

Mother of Millions

Mother-in-Law

Mother-in-Law’s Tongue

Mum

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N

Naked Lady

Nandina

Narcissus

Nasturtium (Watercress)

Needlepoint Ivy

Nephthytis

Nicotiana

Nightshade

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O

Octopus Tree

Oilcloth Flower

Oleander

Onion

Orange

Orange Day Lily

Oregano

Oregon Holly

Ornamental Pepper

P

Pacific Yew

Painter’s Palette

Palm Lily

Panda Plant

Paper White

Paraguayan Jasmine

Parsley

Peace Begonia

Peace Lily

Peach

Peacock Flower

Pencil Cactus

Peony

Perennial Pea

Periwinkle

Philodendron Pertusum

Pie Plant

Pieris

Pig Lily

Pigtail Plant

Pink Pearl

Pinks

Plantain Lily

Plum

Poinciana

Poinsettia

Poison Daisy

Poison Hemlock

Poison Parsnip

Portulaca

Prayer Bean

Pride-of-India

Primrose

Privet

Purslane

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R

Ragwort

Ranger’s Button

Red Emerald

Red Lily

Red Princess

Red-Marginated Dracaena

Rex Begonia

Rhododendron

Rhubarb

Ribbon Plant

Ridderstjerne

Rock Moss

Roman Chamomile

Rosebay

Rubrum Lily

Running Myrtle

S

Sabi Star

Sacred Bamboo

Saddle Leaf

Sago Palm

Satin Pothos

Scented Geranium

Schefflera

Seaside Daisy

Seven Bark

Shamrock Plant

Shatavari

Showy Daisy

Silver Dollar

Silver Jade Plant

Skunk Cabbage

Snake Lily

Snake Plant

Solomon’s Lily

Sorrel

Sowbread

Spanish Thyme

Spindle Tree

Split Leaf Philodendron

Spotted Dumb Cane

Spring Parsley

St. John’s Wort

Staggerbush

Starch Root

Stargazer Lily

Starleaf

Stinking Chamomile

Straight-Margined Dracaena

Striped Dracaena

Superb Lily

Sweet Cherry

Sweet Pea

Sweet William

Sweetheart Ivy

Swiss Cheese Plant

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T

Tahitian Bridal Veil

Tail Flower

Taro

Taro Vine

Tarragon

Texas Umbrella Tree

Ti-Plant

Tiger Lily

Tobacco

Tomato Plant

Tree Philodendron

Tree Tobacco

Tropic Snow

True Aloe

Trumpet Lily

Tulip

U

Umbrella Leaf

Umbrella Tree

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V

Variable Dieffenbachia

Variegated Philodendron

Variegated Wandering Jew

Vinca

Virgin’s Bower

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W

Wahoo

Wake Robin

Wandering Jew

Warneckei Dracaena

Water Flag

Water Hemlock

Wax-Leaf

Weeping Fig

Western Yew

White Heads

Wild Arum

Wild Calla

Wild Carnation

Wild Coffee

Winter Cherry

Winterberry

Wisteria

Wood Lily

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Y

Yarrow

Yellow Oleander

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Yew

Yew Pine

Yucca