Toxic plants for cats

394 houseplants and garden plants checked — clear verdicts on what’s safe, what irritates, and what means an instant trip to the vet.

Pothos☠️ ToxicYes, pothos is toxic to cats. Chewing the leaves or vines releases sharp calcium oxalate crystal Aloe Vera⚠️ Mildly ToxicAloe vera is mildly to moderately toxic to cats. The gel is famously soothing for human skin, bu Spider Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, spider plants are non-toxic to cats. They are one of the best houseplants for homes with cur Easter Lily☠️ ToxicYes — and this is one of the most dangerous plants a cat can meet. Every part of an Easter lily,Sago Palm☠️ ToxicYes — sago palm is severely toxic to cats and among the deadliest houseplants. Every part contai Boston Fern✅ Non-ToxicNo, Boston ferns are non-toxic to cats — a classic choice for plant-loving cat households.African Violet✅ Non-ToxicNo, African violets are non-toxic to cats. They are one of the safest flowering houseplants for Alocasia☠️ ToxicYes, alocasia is toxic to cats. Biting the thick stems or leaves releases raphide crystals that Amaryllis☠️ ToxicYes, amaryllis is toxic to cats, with the bulb being by far the most dangerous part. It causes v Anthurium☠️ ToxicYes, anthurium is toxic to cats. The red spathes and leaves contain calcium oxalate crystals tha Arrowhead Plant☠️ ToxicYes, the arrowhead plant is toxic to cats. It is an aroid relative of pothos and burns the mouth Artillery Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the artillery plant is non-toxic to cats. It is a pet-safe Pilea that earns its name from po Asparagus Fern☠️ ToxicYes, asparagus fern is toxic to cats despite its delicate look. Repeated eating causes stomach u Azalea☠️ ToxicYes — azaleas are seriously toxic to cats. Even a few leaves can cause drooling, vomiting, dange Baby’s Breath☠️ ToxicYes, baby’s breath is mildly toxic to cats. It usually causes vomiting and diarrhea, and it hide Baby Rubber Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the baby rubber plant is non-toxic to cats. This thick-leaved peperomia is a safe choice for Banana Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, banana plants are non-toxic to cats. The huge leaves and the fruit itself are both considere Begonia☠️ ToxicYes, begonias are toxic to cats, with the underground tuber holding by far the highest concentra Bird of Paradise☠️ ToxicYes, the bird of paradise houseplant (Strelitzia) is mildly toxic to cats, causing stomach upset Bird’s Nest Fern✅ Non-ToxicNo, bird’s nest fern is non-toxic to cats. Its broad, crinkled fronds are safe for cats that lik Black-Eyed Susan☠️ ToxicYes, black-eyed Susan is mildly toxic to cats. Garden nibbles usually cause vomiting and diarrhe Bleeding Heart☠️ ToxicYes, bleeding heart is toxic to cats. All parts contain alkaloids that can cause vomiting, tremo Blue Star Fern✅ Non-ToxicNo, blue star fern is generally considered non-toxic to cats. This pet-safe polypody fern is pop Bluebells☠️ ToxicYes, bluebells are toxic to cats. The bulbs are the most dangerous part, and even sap on the fur Bromeliad✅ Non-ToxicNo, bromeliads are non-toxic to cats. These colorful tank plants are among the safest statement Buttercup☠️ ToxicYes, buttercups are toxic to cats. The acrid juice blisters the mouth and causes vomiting, thoug Caladium☠️ ToxicYes, caladium is toxic to cats. Its showy leaves are packed with calcium oxalate crystals that b Calla Lily☠️ ToxicYes, calla lily is toxic to cats — but it is not a true lily. It burns the mouth with oxalate cr Camellia✅ Non-ToxicNo, camellias are non-toxic to cats. The glossy evergreen leaves and winter blooms are a safe ga Canna Lily✅ Non-ToxicNo, canna lily is non-toxic to cats. Despite the name it is not a true lily and poses no kidney-Cast Iron Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the cast iron plant is non-toxic to cats. It is famously tough for the owner and safe for th Carnation☠️ ToxicYes, carnations are mildly toxic to cats. They cause stomach upset and sometimes skin irritation Cat Palm✅ Non-ToxicNo, cat palm is non-toxic to cats — and the name is no coincidence: it is a favorite pick for ca Chamomile⚠️ Mildly ToxicChamomile is only mildly problematic for cats. Occasional nibbling may cause stomach upset or sk Chenille Plant☠️ ToxicYes, chenille plant is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the fuzzy red catkins or leaves causes droo Chinese Evergreen☠️ ToxicYes, Chinese evergreen is toxic to cats. Like its aroid cousins pothos and philodendron, it burn Chinese Money Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the Chinese money plant is non-toxic to cats. Its round coin-like leaves are safe for curiou Chives☠️ ToxicYes — chives are seriously toxic to cats, and cats are the most sensitive animals to onion-famil Christmas Cactus✅ Non-ToxicNo, Christmas cactus is non-toxic to cats. It is one of the safest holiday plants — a rare pet-s Christmas Cherry☠️ ToxicYes, Christmas cherry is toxic to cats. The bright red berries are the most dangerous part and c Chrysanthemum☠️ ToxicYes, chrysanthemums are toxic to cats. Chewing the blooms or leaves causes drooling, vomiting an Cineraria☠️ ToxicYes, cineraria is mildly toxic to cats. Eating the colorful daisy-like blooms or leaves causes d Clematis☠️ ToxicYes, clematis is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the vines, leaves or flowers causes mouth irritat Coleus☠️ ToxicYes, coleus is mildly toxic to cats. Eating the colorful leaves or stems can cause vomiting, dia Columbine☠️ ToxicYes, columbine is mildly toxic to cats. Eating the flowers, leaves or seeds causes drooling, vom Coral Bells⚠️ Mildly ToxicCoral bells are not known to poison cats, but they are also not formally cleared. A nibble may c Coral Cactus☠️ ToxicYes, coral cactus is toxic to cats. It is not a true cactus — its white sap is a Euphorbia latex Coreopsis⚠️ Mildly ToxicCoreopsis is widely regarded as safe for cats and has no documented poisonings, but it lacks a f Corn Plant☠️ ToxicYes, the corn plant is toxic to cats. Its saponins cause vomiting with blood, drooling and dilat Cosmos⚠️ Mildly ToxicCosmos is generally regarded as safe for cats with no documented poisonings, but it lacks a form Creeping Fig☠️ ToxicYes, creeping fig is toxic to cats. Its milky sap carries ficin and latex compounds that irritat Crocus☠️ ToxicSpring crocus is only mildly toxic to cats, but the look-alike autumn crocus is deadly — telling Crown of Thorns☠️ ToxicYes, crown of thorns is toxic to cats. The white sap is a Euphorbia latex that burns the mouth a Cuban Oregano☠️ ToxicYes, Cuban oregano is mildly toxic to cats. Its potent essential oils irritate the mouth and gut Cymbidium Orchid✅ Non-ToxicNo, cymbidium orchids are non-toxic to cats. Like phalaenopsis and most common orchids, they are Cyclamen☠️ ToxicYes, cyclamen is toxic to cats. Chewing leaves or blooms causes drooling and vomiting, while eat Daffodil☠️ ToxicYes, daffodils are toxic to cats. The bulbs are the most dangerous part, containing lycorine and Dahlia⚠️ Mildly ToxicDahlias are only mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the plant may cause stomach upset and mild skin i Daisy⚠️ Mildly ToxicCommon lawn daisies are only mildly toxic to cats. A nibble may cause slight stomach upset, thou Desert Rose☠️ ToxicYes, desert rose is severely toxic to cats. Its milky sap carries cardiac glycosides that can di Dieffenbachia☠️ ToxicYes, dieffenbachia is toxic to cats. Chewing the cane or leaves releases calcium oxalate crystal Dracaena☠️ ToxicYes, dracaena varieties are toxic to cats. Their saponins irritate the gut, and cats specificall Dracaena Marginata☠️ ToxicYes, the Madagascar dragon tree is toxic to cats. Its saponin-rich leaves cause vomiting and, in Dusty Miller☠️ ToxicDusty miller is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing it usually causes stomach upset, and as a Senecio Echeveria✅ Non-ToxicNo, echeverias are non-toxic to cats. These rosette succulents are among the safest succulents f Elephant Ear☠️ ToxicYes, elephant ear plants are toxic to cats. Chewing the big leaves releases calcium oxalate crys English Ivy☠️ ToxicYes, English ivy is toxic to cats. Its saponins irritate the mouth and gut, and the leaves can a Eucalyptus☠️ ToxicYes, eucalyptus is toxic to cats. The leaves and their essential oil contain eucalyptol, which c False Aralia✅ Non-ToxicNo, false aralia is non-toxic to cats. It is listed as pet-safe by veterinary poison-control ref Fiddle Leaf Fig☠️ ToxicYes, the fiddle leaf fig is mildly to moderately toxic to cats. Its white sap irritates the mout Flamingo Flower☠️ ToxicYes, the flamingo flower (anthurium) is toxic to cats. Chewing any part releases calcium oxalate Foxtail Fern☠️ ToxicYes, the foxtail fern is toxic to cats despite its soft look. It is an asparagus fern, and its s Foxglove☠️ ToxicYes, foxglove is severely toxic to cats. Every part contains cardiac glycosides that can stop th Gardenia☠️ ToxicYes, gardenia is mildly toxic to cats. Eating leaves or flowers can cause vomiting and diarrhea,Geranium☠️ ToxicYes, geraniums (pelargoniums) are mildly toxic to cats. Their essential oils irritate the gut, a Gerbera Daisy✅ Non-ToxicNo, gerbera daisies are non-toxic to cats. They are one of the few bright cut flowers confirmed Gloxinia✅ Non-ToxicNo, gloxinia is non-toxic to cats. The velvet-flowered African violet relative is a safe choice Gold Dust Plant☠️ ToxicYes, the gold dust plant is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing leaves or especially the red berries c Grape Hyacinth⚠️ Mildly ToxicGrape hyacinth is not a documented serious cat poison, but as a bulb plant it can cause stomach Hens and Chicks✅ Non-ToxicNo, hens and chicks are non-toxic to cats. This hardy rosette succulent is a safe outdoor and wi Hibiscus✅ Non-ToxicNo, tropical hibiscus is non-toxic to cats. Its big blooms are considered pet-safe, though the f Holly☠️ ToxicYes, holly is toxic to cats. The spiny leaves and berries contain saponins that cause vomiting, Honeysuckle☠️ ToxicYes, honeysuckle is mildly toxic to cats. Leaves, flowers and especially berries can cause vomit Hosta☠️ ToxicYes, hostas are toxic to cats. The saponins in leaves, shoots and flowers cause vomiting and dia Hyacinth☠️ ToxicYes, hyacinths are toxic to cats. The bulbs are dangerously concentrated, causing intense stomac Hydrangea☠️ ToxicYes, hydrangea is toxic to cats. Leaves, flowers and buds contain cyanogenic glycosides that rel Hoya✅ Non-ToxicNo, hoyas are non-toxic to cats. The waxy vines and star-shaped flowers are safe for feline hous Ice Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the common garden ice plant (Delosperma) is non-toxic to cats. It is a safe succulent ground Impatiens✅ Non-ToxicNo, impatiens are non-toxic to cats. This shade-bed staple is considered pet-safe, unlike its lo Indian Laurel Fig☠️ ToxicYes, the Indian laurel fig is mildly toxic to cats. Like other ficus, its milky sap irritates th Iris☠️ ToxicYes, irises are toxic to cats. The rhizome is the most toxic part, causing drooling, vomiting an Italian Arum☠️ ToxicYes, Italian arum is toxic to cats. Its berries and all green parts are loaded with calcium oxal Jade Plant☠️ ToxicYes, jade plant is toxic to cats. The exact toxin is unknown, but chewing leaves reliably causes Jasmine☠️ ToxicTrue jasmine is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing leaves or flowers can cause vomiting and drooling,Jerusalem Cherry☠️ ToxicYes, Jerusalem cherry is toxic to cats. Its bright berries contain solanocapsine, a solanine-typ Johnny Jump Up✅ Non-ToxicNo, Johnny jump ups are non-toxic to cats. This little viola is in the same safe family as pansi Joshua Tree☠️ ToxicYes, the Joshua tree is toxic to cats. Like all yuccas, it contains saponins that cause vomiting Juniper⚠️ Mildly ToxicJuniper is only mildly problematic for cats. Eating needles can irritate the stomach, and the vo Kalanchoe☠️ ToxicYes, kalanchoe is toxic to cats. Its cardiac glycosides cause vomiting and diarrhea and, in larg Kangaroo Paw✅ Non-ToxicNo, kangaroo paw is non-toxic to cats. The fuzzy flower spikes are considered pet-safe by veteri Kentia Palm✅ Non-ToxicNo, the kentia palm is non-toxic to cats. It is one of the classic pet-safe palms and a staple o King and Queen Fern✅ Non-ToxicNo, king and queen ferns are non-toxic to cats. This true fern is a safe option, unlike lookalik Lemon Button Fern✅ Non-ToxicNo, the lemon button fern is non-toxic to cats. It is a compact relative of the Boston fern and Leopard Lily☠️ ToxicYes — if your leopard lily is a true lily (Lilium pardalinum), it can cause fatal kidney failure Grape Ivy✅ Non-ToxicNo, grape ivy is non-toxic to cats. It is on the ASPCA non-toxic list and is a safe choice for p Lantana☠️ ToxicYes, lantana is toxic to cats. Eating the leaves or berries can cause serious stomach illness an Larkspur☠️ ToxicYes, larkspur is severely toxic to cats. The alkaloids in this plant can paralyze muscles, inclu Lavender⚠️ Mildly ToxicLavender is mildly toxic to cats. Eating the flowers or foliage can cause stomach upset, and con Lemon Tree⚠️ Mildly ToxicLemon tree leaves, peel and fruit are mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the leaves or licking the fr Lemongrass⚠️ Mildly ToxicLemongrass is mildly toxic to cats in quantity. A nibble is usually fine, but cats cannot proces Lenten Rose☠️ ToxicYes, Lenten rose (hellebore) is toxic to cats. Its roots and sap contain cardiac-glycoside-like Lily of the Valley☠️ ToxicYes — and it is one of the most dangerous plants a cat can eat. Every part contains cardiac glyc Lipstick Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the lipstick plant is non-toxic to cats. It is one of the safe flowering vines for cat house Lucky Bamboo⚠️ Mildly ToxicLucky bamboo is mildly to moderately toxic to cats — and it is not a true bamboo. Chewing its le Lupine☠️ ToxicYes, lupine is toxic to cats. Its alkaloids can cause vomiting, weakness and breathing trouble, Magnolia✅ Non-ToxicNo, magnolia trees are non-toxic to cats. Leaves, petals and seed cones are not poisonous.Maidenhair Fern✅ Non-ToxicNo, the maidenhair fern is non-toxic to cats. Its delicate fronds are safe even for plant-chewin Majesty Palm✅ Non-ToxicNo, the majesty palm is non-toxic to cats. It is one of the popular true palms that cat househol Marigold⚠️ Mildly ToxicMarigolds are only mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the plant can cause drooling and an upset stoma Mistletoe☠️ ToxicYes, mistletoe is toxic to cats. Eating the berries or leaves causes drooling, vomiting and, in Mock Orange⚠️ Mildly ToxicMock orange is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the leaves or flowers usually causes drooling and a Monstera⚠️ Mildly ToxicMonstera is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing a leaf or stem burns the mouth, but the reaction is pa Morning Glory☠️ ToxicYes, morning glory is toxic to cats. The seeds in particular contain hallucinogenic alkaloids th Moses-in-the-Cradle⚠️ Mildly ToxicMoses-in-the-Cradle is mildly toxic to cats. Its sap irritates the mouth and gut when chewed and Night-Blooming Jasmine☠️ ToxicYes, night-blooming jasmine is toxic to cats. The berries are the most dangerous part and can ca Norfolk Island Pine⚠️ Mildly ToxicNorfolk Island pine is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the needles or sap can cause drooling and v Oak Tree (acorns)☠️ ToxicYes, acorns and oak leaves are toxic to cats. Cats rarely chew them, but ingestion causes stomac Octopus Tree⚠️ Mildly ToxicThe octopus tree is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the leaves releases crystals that burn the mou Oleander☠️ ToxicYes — oleander is one of the deadliest plants a cat can encounter. Every part, even smoke and fa Orchid (Phalaenopsis)✅ Non-ToxicNo, Phalaenopsis orchids are non-toxic to cats. The classic moth orchid is one of the safest flo Oxalis☠️ ToxicYes, oxalis (shamrock plant) is toxic to cats. Its leaves contain soluble oxalates that irritate Parlor Palm✅ Non-ToxicNo, the parlor palm is non-toxic to cats. It is one of the most recommended pet-safe houseplants Peace Lily⚠️ Mildly ToxicThe peace lily is mildly toxic to cats. Despite the name it is not a true lily — chewing it burn Peony⚠️ Mildly ToxicPeonies are mildly toxic to cats. Chewing petals, leaves or especially the roots can cause drool Peperomia✅ Non-ToxicNo, peperomia is non-toxic to cats. The whole popular genus is considered cat-safe.Periwinkle☠️ ToxicYes, periwinkle is toxic to cats. The plant contains vinca alkaloids — the same family as chemot Peruvian Lily⚠️ Mildly ToxicThe Peruvian lily is only mildly toxic to cats. It is not a true lily and does not cause lily ki Philodendron⚠️ Mildly ToxicPhilodendron is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the vine burns the mouth with oxalate crystals, ca Pilea✅ Non-ToxicNo, the Chinese money plant (pilea) is non-toxic to cats. Its round leaves are safe in cat house Pine Tree⚠️ Mildly ToxicPine trees are mildly toxic to cats. Needles and sap irritate the mouth and stomach, and swallow Poinsettia⚠️ Mildly ToxicPoinsettia is only mildly toxic to cats. The milky sap irritates the mouth and stomach, but the Poison Hemlock☠️ ToxicYes — poison hemlock is severely toxic to cats. Its alkaloids paralyze muscles, including the di Poison Ivy☠️ ToxicYes, poison ivy is toxic to cats. Fur protects them from the rash, but skin contact or eating th Poison Oak☠️ ToxicYes, poison oak is toxic to cats. Its urushiol oil irritates skin on contact and the stomach if Polka Dot Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the polka dot plant is non-toxic to cats. Its spotted pink leaves are a cat-safe splash of c Ponytail Palm✅ Non-ToxicNo, the ponytail palm is non-toxic to cats. Despite the name it is not even a true palm — and it Poppy☠️ ToxicYes, poppies are toxic to cats. The plants contain opioid compounds that can cause sedation, bre Prayer Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the prayer plant is non-toxic to cats. Its patterned leaves fold up at night and are safe fo Primrose⚠️ Mildly ToxicPrimrose is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the leaves or flowers can cause drooling and an upset Purple Passion Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the purple passion plant is non-toxic to cats. Its fuzzy purple leaves are safe in cat house Purple Waffle Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the purple waffle plant is non-toxic to cats. Its crinkled purple leaves are a verified cat-Pyracantha⚠️ Mildly ToxicPyracantha is only mildly risky for cats. It is not on major toxic-plant lists, but eating many Rhododendron☠️ ToxicYes, rhododendron is toxic to cats. All parts of the plant contain grayanotoxins that disrupt he Rattlesnake Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the rattlesnake plant is non-toxic to cats. This striking Calathea relative is a safe housep Rose✅ Non-ToxicNo, roses are non-toxic to cats. Petals, leaves and even rose hips are not poisonous — the real Rose of Sharon✅ Non-ToxicNo, Rose of Sharon is non-toxic to cats. This flowering hibiscus shrub is considered safe for ca Rosemary✅ Non-ToxicNo, rosemary is non-toxic to cats. The fragrant herb is safe to grow, and rosemary extract even Rubber Plant⚠️ Mildly ToxicYes, mildly — the rubber plant is toxic to cats. Its milky sap irritates the mouth and skin, but Rue☠️ ToxicYes, rue is toxic to cats. The herb’s oils irritate the gut on contact and its furanocoumarins c Sage✅ Non-ToxicNo, sage is non-toxic to cats. The common kitchen herb is safe to grow around cats, though large Schefflera⚠️ Mildly ToxicYes, mildly — schefflera is toxic to cats. Chewing the leaves releases calcium oxalate crystals Sedum✅ Non-ToxicNo, sedum is non-toxic to cats. The succulent commonly sold as stonecrop is considered safe, tho Sensitive Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the sensitive plant is non-toxic to cats. The leaf-folding curiosity plant is safe for cats Shrimp Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the shrimp plant is non-toxic to cats. The drooping bract clusters that give it its name are Snake Plant⚠️ Mildly ToxicYes, mildly — the snake plant is toxic to cats. Chewing the stiff leaves causes stomach upset, b Snapdragon✅ Non-ToxicNo, snapdragons are non-toxic to cats. These garden classics are safe for cats that bat at and c Snowdrops☠️ ToxicYes, snowdrops are toxic to cats. Every part of this early spring bulb carries harmful alkaloids Society Garlic✅ Non-ToxicNo, society garlic is non-toxic to cats. Despite the garlic smell, this ornamental is not a true Solomon’s Seal☠️ ToxicYes, mildly — Solomon’s Seal is toxic to cats. Chewing the arching stems or berries causes vomit Sorrel☠️ ToxicYes, sorrel is toxic to cats. The tangy leaves are loaded with soluble calcium oxalates, which c Spanish Dagger☠️ ToxicYes, Spanish dagger is toxic to cats. The yucca’s saponins irritate the gut, and the rigid, poin Spanish Moss✅ Non-ToxicNo, Spanish moss is non-toxic to cats. This air plant drapery is chemically safe, though wild-ha Spider Lily☠️ ToxicYes, spider lily is toxic to cats. All parts, especially the bulb, contain lycorine-type alkaloi Spotted Deadnettle✅ Non-ToxicNo, spotted deadnettle is non-toxic to cats. This shade-garden groundcover is safe despite its s Spruce✅ Non-ToxicNo, spruce is non-toxic to cats. The needles are not poisonous, though a live Christmas tree bri Star of Bethlehem☠️ ToxicYes — and seriously. Star of Bethlehem contains cardiac glycosides like lily-of-the-valley, and Star Jasmine✅ Non-ToxicNo, star jasmine is non-toxic to cats. The fragrant evergreen vine is considered safe, despite s Stinging Nettle☠️ ToxicYes, stinging nettle is toxic to cats in the sense that it hurts — its stinging hairs inject irr Staghorn Fern✅ Non-ToxicNo, the staghorn fern is non-toxic to cats. This dramatic mounted fern is a safe statement plant Strawberry Begonia✅ Non-ToxicNo, strawberry begonia is non-toxic to cats — and despite the name it is neither a begonia nor a Strawberry Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, strawberry plants are non-toxic to cats. The fruit, leaves and runners are all safe — berrie String of Hearts✅ Non-ToxicNo, string of hearts is non-toxic to cats. The trailing vine with heart-shaped leaves is one of String of Pearls☠️ ToxicYes, string of pearls is toxic to cats. Chewing the bead-like leaves causes vomiting and diarrhe String of Turtles✅ Non-ToxicNo, string of turtles is non-toxic to cats. The tiny patterned leaves belong to the peperomia fa Stromanthe✅ Non-ToxicNo, stromanthe is non-toxic to cats. The pink-and-cream Triostar joins the prayer-plant family a Strawflower✅ Non-ToxicNo, strawflower is non-toxic to cats. The papery blooms are safe fresh and dried, making them a Sunflower✅ Non-ToxicNo, sunflowers are non-toxic to cats. The tall blooms, leaves and seeds are all safe, though see Sweet Alyssum✅ Non-ToxicNo, sweet alyssum is non-toxic to cats. The honey-scented border annual is one of the safest flo Sweet Pea☠️ ToxicYes, sweet pea is toxic to cats. The fragrant vine’s seeds and plant tissue contain lathyrogenic Sweet Woodruff☠️ ToxicYes, mildly — sweet woodruff is toxic to cats. The coumarin in its leaves can cause stomach upse Swiss Cheese Plant⚠️ Mildly ToxicYes, mildly — the Swiss cheese plant is toxic to cats. Chewing the fenestrated leaves releases c Sword Fern✅ Non-ToxicNo, sword fern is non-toxic to cats — it is the same species sold as the Boston fern, one of the Western Swordfern✅ Non-ToxicNo, the western swordfern is non-toxic to cats. This Pacific Northwest native is considered safe Tarragon⚠️ Mildly ToxicTarragon is only mildly toxic to cats. Eating leaves can cause a short bout of vomiting or diarr Tea Tree☠️ ToxicYes, tea tree is toxic to cats, and its oil is genuinely dangerous. Cats lack the liver capacity Thyme⚠️ Mildly ToxicThyme is only mildly toxic to cats. Eating a few sprigs may cause mild stomach upset, and it is Ti Plant⚠️ Mildly ToxicTi plant is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the colorful leaves causes vomiting and drooling from Tradescantia (Wandering Dude)☠️ ToxicYes, tradescantia is toxic to cats, though usually not seriously. Chewing the stems irritates th Tulip☠️ ToxicYes, tulips are toxic to cats. The flowers and leaves irritate the mouth and gut, and the bulb i Umbrella Plant⚠️ Mildly ToxicThe umbrella plant (Schefflera) is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the leaves releases calcium oxa Venus Fly Trap✅ Non-ToxicNo, the Venus fly trap is non-toxic to cats. A curious cat can bat at and chew the traps without Water Hyacinth✅ Non-ToxicNo, water hyacinth is non-toxic to cats. The plant itself carries no known poisons, though where Weeping Fig⚠️ Mildly ToxicThe weeping fig is mildly toxic to cats. Its milky sap irritates the mouth and stomach when leav Wild Cherry☠️ ToxicYes — wild cherry is severely toxic to cats. Wilting leaves, stems and pits release cyanide, and Wisteria☠️ ToxicYes, wisteria is toxic to cats. The seeds and pods are the most dangerous parts, causing vomitin Yarrow⚠️ Mildly ToxicYarrow is mildly toxic to cats. Eating leaves or flowers can cause vomiting and diarrhea, but se Yew☠️ ToxicYes — yew is severely toxic to cats and among the deadliest garden plants. The needles and seeds Yucca⚠️ Mildly ToxicYucca is mildly toxic to cats. The saponins in its leaves cause vomiting and drooling when chewe ZZ Plant⚠️ Mildly ToxicThe ZZ plant is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing its glossy leaves releases calcium oxalate crystal Zebra Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, the zebra plant (Aphelandra) is non-toxic to cats. Its striped leaves and yellow flower brac Zinnia✅ Non-ToxicNo, zinnias are non-toxic to cats. They are one of the safest annual flowers for gardens shared Basil✅ Non-ToxicNo, basil is non-toxic to cats. It is one of the safest kitchen herbs to grow in a cat household Bay Laurel⚠️ Mildly ToxicBay laurel is mildly to moderately toxic to cats. Its essential-oil-rich leaves cause vomiting a Bee Balm✅ Non-ToxicNo, bee balm is non-toxic to cats. This mint-family pollinator favorite is a safe choice for cat Borage☠️ ToxicYes, borage is toxic to cats. A single nibble causes stomach upset, and repeated eating is the r Cat Grass (Wheatgrass)✅ Non-ToxicNo, cat grass is non-toxic to cats — it is grown specifically for them to chew. Wheat, oat and b Catnip✅ Non-ToxicNo, catnip is non-toxic to cats. It is famous for causing a safe, short-lived euphoric reaction,Cilantro✅ Non-ToxicNo, cilantro is non-toxic to cats. This kitchen herb is safe even if a cat chews the leaves, tho Comfrey☠️ ToxicYes, comfrey is toxic to cats. Its leaves cause stomach upset, and repeated ingestion risks real Dill✅ Non-ToxicNo, dill is non-toxic to cats. The feathery leaves and seeds are safe if a cat chews them.Echinacea⚠️ Mildly ToxicEchinacea is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the plant can cause vomiting and diarrhea, though ser Fennel✅ Non-ToxicNo, fennel is non-toxic to cats. The bulb, feathery leaves and seeds are all considered safe if Feverfew⚠️ Mildly ToxicFeverfew is mildly toxic to cats. Eating the daisy-like plant can cause vomiting and diarrhea, a Flax☠️ ToxicYes, flax is toxic to cats, especially the raw seeds and seed pods, which contain cyanide-releas Goldenrod⚠️ Mildly ToxicGoldenrod is at most mildly toxic to cats. Eating it can cause a brief bout of vomiting or diarr Hops☠️ ToxicYes, hops are toxic to cats. Chewing the vine or cones can cause overheating and agitation, and Horsetail⚠️ Mildly ToxicHorsetail is mildly to moderately toxic to cats. Occasional chewing causes stomach upset, and re Hyssop⚠️ Mildly ToxicHyssop is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the aromatic herb can cause vomiting and diarrhea, and l Licorice Plant⚠️ Mildly ToxicLicorice plant is at most mildly toxic to cats. Chewing it can cause mild stomach upset, and lar Marjoram⚠️ Mildly ToxicMarjoram is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the herb causes drooling, vomiting and diarrhea from i Milkweed☠️ ToxicYes, milkweed is toxic to cats. Its milky sap carries cardiac glycosides that cause vomiting and Mint (Peppermint)⚠️ Mildly ToxicMint is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the leaves can cause vomiting and diarrhea from its essent Oregano⚠️ Mildly ToxicOregano is mildly toxic to cats. Eating fresh or dried oregano causes drooling, vomiting and dia Parsley⚠️ Mildly ToxicParsley is mildly toxic to cats. Eating it causes stomach upset, and large or repeated amounts c Purslane⚠️ Mildly ToxicPurslane is mildly toxic to cats. Its succulent leaves contain soluble oxalates that cause vomit St John’s Wort☠️ ToxicYes, St John’s wort is toxic to cats. Eating it causes stomach upset, and the hypericin in the p Stevia✅ Non-ToxicNo, stevia is non-toxic to cats. The sweet-leafed plant and purified stevia extracts carry no kn Sweet Potato Vine☠️ ToxicYes, sweet potato vine is toxic to cats. The ornamental foliage irritates the gut, and the seeds Tansy☠️ ToxicYes, tansy is toxic to cats. Its thujone-rich foliage causes vomiting and diarrhea, and larger a Vanilla Orchid✅ Non-ToxicNo, the vanilla orchid is non-toxic to cats. Like other true orchids, it is a safe plant for cat Violet✅ Non-ToxicNo, violets are non-toxic to cats — both African violets (Saintpaulia) and wild violets (Viola) Yaupon Holly⚠️ Mildly ToxicYaupon holly is mildly toxic to cats. The berries and leaves contain saponins and caffeine-like Yellow Bells⚠️ Mildly ToxicYellow bells is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing leaves or flowers causes drooling, vomiting and so Acacia☠️ ToxicYes, acacia is toxic to cats. Many species contain cyanogenic glycosides and other irritant comp American Holly☠️ ToxicYes, American holly is toxic to cats. The spiny leaves and red berries contain saponins that irr Arborvitae☠️ ToxicYes, arborvitae is toxic to cats. The scale-like foliage contains thujone-rich essential oils th Autumn Crocus☠️ ToxicYes, autumn crocus is dangerously toxic to cats and is a true emergency. It contains colchicine,Boxwood☠️ ToxicYes, boxwood is toxic to cats. The leaves and twigs contain steroidal alkaloids that irritate th Buckeye☠️ ToxicYes, buckeye is toxic to cats. The glossy brown nuts, leaves and shoots contain aesculin and sap Burning Bush☠️ ToxicYes, burning bush is toxic to cats. The seeds, bark and foliage contain alkaloids and cardenolid Butterfly Bush✅ Non-ToxicNo, butterfly bush is not toxic to cats. It is listed as non-toxic by the ASPCA, though eating a Carolina Jessamine☠️ ToxicYes, Carolina jessamine is severely toxic to cats. Its alkaloids depress the nervous system and Cassia☠️ ToxicYes, cassia is toxic to cats. The pods and foliage contain strong laxative glycosides and saponi Castor Bean☠️ ToxicYes, castor bean is one of the most dangerously toxic plants for cats. Chewed seeds release rici Chinaberry☠️ ToxicYes, chinaberry is severely toxic to cats. The yellow berries and bark contain meliatoxins that Christmas Rose☠️ ToxicYes, Christmas rose is toxic to cats. The roots and leaves contain protoanemonin and helleborin Cotoneaster☠️ ToxicYes, cotoneaster is mildly toxic to cats. The berries and leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides, Crabapple☠️ ToxicYes, crabapple is mildly toxic to cats, but only the seeds, stems and leaves. The flesh of the f Cypress☠️ ToxicYes, cypress is mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the needles and twigs exposes a cat to irritant oi Daphne☠️ ToxicYes, daphne is severely toxic to cats. Every part, especially the fragrant berries, contains dap Dogwood✅ Non-ToxicNo, dogwood is not toxic to cats. Cornus species are considered non-toxic, though a cat that eat Elderberry☠️ ToxicYes, elderberry is toxic to cats. The leaves, stems, bark, roots and unripe berries contain cyan Euonymus☠️ ToxicYes, euonymus is toxic to cats. The seeds, bark and foliage contain alkaloids and cardenolide-li Fig Tree⚠️ Mildly ToxicFig trees are only mildly problematic for cats. The milky sap contains ficin and latex compounds Firethorn⚠️ Mildly ToxicFirethorn is only mildly risky for cats. The berries may cause stomach upset if eaten in quantit Forsythia✅ Non-ToxicNo, forsythia is not toxic to cats. It is on the ASPCA non-toxic list, and even cats that chew t Fuchsia✅ Non-ToxicNo, fuchsia is not toxic to cats. It appears on the ASPCA non-toxic list, and the dangling flowe Golden Chain Tree☠️ ToxicYes, the golden chain tree is severely toxic to cats. Its seeds and every other part contain cyt Hawthorn✅ Non-ToxicNo, hawthorn is not toxic to cats. Crataegus species are considered non-toxic, and hawthorn extr Hollyhock✅ Non-ToxicNo, hollyhock is not toxic to cats. It is listed as non-toxic by the ASPCA, and cottage-garden n Horse Chestnut☠️ ToxicYes, horse chestnut is toxic to cats. The shiny brown conkers, leaves and sprouts contain aescul Japanese Maple✅ Non-ToxicNo, Japanese maple is not toxic to cats. Acer palmatum is considered non-toxic to pets, and leaf Laurel Hedge (Cherry Laurel)☠️ ToxicYes, cherry laurel is severely toxic to cats. The leaves contain cyanogenic compounds that relea Lilac✅ Non-ToxicNo, lilac is not toxic to cats. Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is on the ASPCA non-toxic list, Linden✅ Non-ToxicNo, linden is not toxic to cats. Tilia species are regarded as non-toxic to pets, and linden flo Mountain Laurel☠️ ToxicYes, mountain laurel is severely toxic to cats. Like azalea, it contains grayanotoxins that disr Mulberry Tree✅ Non-ToxicNo, mulberry tree is not toxic to cats. Morus species are on the ASPCA non-toxic list, and the r Nandina☠️ ToxicYes, nandina is toxic to cats. The bright red berries and foliage contain cyanogenic glycosides,Nightshade (Deadly)☠️ ToxicYes, deadly nightshade is severely toxic to cats. Its berries and foliage contain tropane alkalo Olive Tree✅ Non-ToxicNo, olive tree is not toxic to cats. Olea europaea is on the ASPCA non-toxic list, and even the Peach Tree☠️ ToxicYes, peach tree is toxic to cats. The stems, leaves and pits contain cyanogenic compounds, and t Pieris Japonica☠️ ToxicYes, Pieris japonica is severely toxic to cats. Every part contains grayanotoxins that derail he Plum Tree☠️ ToxicYes, plum tree is toxic to cats. The leaves, stems and pits contain cyanogenic glycosides, and w Poison Sumac☠️ ToxicYes, poison sumac is severely toxic to cats. Its urushiol oil causes intense skin and mouth infl Privet☠️ ToxicYes, privet is toxic to cats. The leaves and especially the black berries contain ligustrin and Cherry Tree (Wilting Leaves)☠️ ToxicYes, wilting cherry leaves are severely toxic to cats. As cherry foliage wilts it concentrates c Skimmia☠️ ToxicYes, skimmia is mildly toxic to cats. The red berries and foliage contain alkaloid compounds tha Snowberry⚠️ Mildly ToxicSnowberry is only mildly problematic for cats. The white berries contain saponins that taste bit Viburnum✅ Non-ToxicNo, viburnum is not toxic to cats. Most Viburnum species are considered non-toxic to pets, and n Walnut Tree☠️ ToxicYes, walnut is toxic to cats. The nuts, hulls and foliage contain irritant compounds, and moldy Weeping Cherry☠️ ToxicYes, weeping cherry is toxic to cats. Like all Prunus trees, its leaves, stems and pits contain Western Red Cedar☠️ ToxicYes, western red cedar is mildly toxic to cats. Its foliage contains thujone-rich oils that irri Wintercreeper☠️ ToxicYes, wintercreeper is toxic to cats. This ground-cover euonymus contains alkaloids and cardenoli Areca Palm✅ Non-ToxicNo, areca palms are non-toxic to cats. This is one of the safest large houseplants you can own a Bamboo Palm✅ Non-ToxicNo, bamboo palms are non-toxic to cats. This shade-tolerant true palm is widely recommended as a Lady Palm✅ Non-ToxicNo, lady palms are non-toxic to cats. The broad fan-shaped fronds are safe around curious feline Chinese Fan Palm✅ Non-ToxicNo, Chinese fan palms are non-toxic to cats. The wide drooping fronds are safe for a cat to chew Calathea✅ Non-ToxicNo, calatheas are non-toxic to cats. Every variety — rattlesnake plant, peacock plant, zebra pla Blushing Bromeliad✅ Non-ToxicNo, blushing bromeliads are non-toxic to cats. The striped rosette and its central water cup are Silver Vase Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, silver vase plants are non-toxic to cats. The silvery banded leaves and pink flower bract ar Burro’s Tail✅ Non-ToxicNo, burro’s tail is non-toxic to cats. The plump trailing succulent is safe even if a cat knocks Haworthia✅ Non-ToxicNo, Haworthias are non-toxic to cats. The striped miniature succulent is a popular and safe aloe Living Stones✅ Non-ToxicNo, living stones are non-toxic to cats. The pebble-shaped succulents are safe, though a cat’s p Mother of Thousands☠️ ToxicYes — and severely so. Mother of thousands carries cardiac glycosides in every tissue, including Nerve Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, nerve plants are non-toxic to cats. The veined pink or white leaves of this terrarium favori Friendship Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, friendship plants are non-toxic to cats. The textured bronze leaves are safe, and the plant Goldfish Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, goldfish plants are non-toxic to cats. The orange tubular flowers that give the plant its na Night Blooming Cereus✅ Non-ToxicNo, night blooming cereus is non-toxic to cats. This epiphytic cactus with the giant one-night-o Old Man Cactus✅ Non-ToxicNo, old man cactus is non-toxic to cats. The shaggy white “hair” hides sharp spines, though — th Rabbit’s Foot Fern✅ Non-ToxicNo, rabbit’s foot ferns are non-toxic to cats. The furry rhizomes crawling over the pot’s edge a Holly Fern✅ Non-ToxicNo, holly ferns are non-toxic to cats. Despite the name, this is a true fern — unrelated to holl Button Fern✅ Non-ToxicNo, button ferns are non-toxic to cats. The small round leaflets make this a compact, cat-safe s Pitcher Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, pitcher plants are non-toxic to cats. These carnivorous plants trap insects — not cats — and Satin Pothos☠️ ToxicYes, satin pothos is toxic to cats. Despite sharing pothos’s name, it is a different genus — but Easter Cactus✅ Non-ToxicNo, Easter cacti are non-toxic to cats. Like its relatives the Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti,Tahitian Bridal Veil✅ Non-ToxicNo, Tahitian bridal veil is non-toxic to cats. The tiny-leaved trailing plant with white flowers Boston Ivy☠️ ToxicYes, Boston ivy is toxic to cats. Its leaves and berries contain calcium oxalate crystals that b Bottlebrush✅ Non-ToxicNo, bottlebrush is non-toxic to cats. The red brush-shaped flowers and aromatic leaves are safe Bougainvillea✅ Non-ToxicNo, bougainvillea is non-toxic to cats. The colorful bracts are chemically safe — the thorns are Creeping Jenny✅ Non-ToxicNo, creeping Jenny is non-toxic to cats. The coin-shaped groundcover — indoors or out — is safe Firecracker Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, firecracker plants are non-toxic to cats. The tubular red flowers that hummingbirds love are Scented Geranium☠️ ToxicYes, scented geraniums are toxic to cats. Their fragrant essential oils cause vomiting, depressi Angel’s Trumpet☠️ ToxicYes — and it is one of the most poisonous garden plants there is. Every part of angel’s trumpet,Devil’s Backbone☠️ ToxicYes, devil’s backbone is toxic to cats. Its white milky sap is a powerful irritant that burns th Four O’Clock☠️ ToxicYes, four o’clocks are toxic to cats. The flowers and especially the black seeds contain irritan Gladiola☠️ ToxicYes, gladiolas are toxic to cats. Chewing the flowers or leaves causes drooling and vomiting, an Sweet William⚠️ Mildly ToxicSweet William is mildly toxic to cats — eating it can cause brief vomiting or diarrhea, but seri Stock✅ Non-ToxicNo, stock is non-toxic to cats. The clove-scented spring flower spikes are safe to grow in a cat Cockscomb✅ Non-ToxicNo, cockscomb is non-toxic to cats. The velvety brain-shaped flower heads are safe around cats.Skunk Cabbage☠️ ToxicYes, skunk cabbage is toxic to cats. Like other members of the arum family, its tissues carry ca Coffee Tree☠️ ToxicYes, the coffee tree is toxic to cats. Its leaves and beans contain caffeine, which cats cannot Japanese Aralia✅ Non-ToxicNo, Japanese aralia is non-toxic to cats. It is listed as pet-safe by major veterinary poison-co Joseph’s Coat✅ Non-ToxicNo, Joseph’s coat is non-toxic to cats. This colorful foliage plant is considered pet-safe.Bloodroot☠️ ToxicYes, bloodroot is toxic to cats. Its red sap and all plant parts contain sanguinarine, an alkalo Blue Cohosh☠️ ToxicYes, blue cohosh is toxic to cats. Its berries and roots contain saponins and cytisine-like alka Baneberry☠️ ToxicYes, baneberry is toxic to cats. Its attractive white or red berries contain irritating glycosid American Bittersweet☠️ ToxicYes, American bittersweet is toxic to cats. Its berries and leaves contain compounds that cause Bracken Fern☠️ ToxicYes, bracken fern is toxic to cats. It contains ptaquiloside, a carcinogenic compound, plus thia Greater Celandine☠️ ToxicYes, greater celandine is toxic to cats. Its orange latex and all tissues contain isoquinoline a Dutchman’s Breeches☠️ ToxicYes, Dutchman’s breeches is toxic to cats. Like its relative the bleeding heart, it contains alk Henbane☠️ ToxicYes — henbane is severely toxic to cats. Its tropane alkaloids disrupt the nervous system and ca Jack-in-the-Pulpit⚠️ Mildly ToxicJack-in-the-pulpit is mildly to moderately toxic to cats. Chewing the plant releases sharp calci Jimson Weed☠️ ToxicYes — jimson weed is severely toxic to cats. Every part carries tropane alkaloids that can cause Mandrake☠️ ToxicYes — true mandrake is severely toxic to cats. Like henbane and jimson weed, it is loaded with t May Apple☠️ ToxicYes — may apple is severely toxic to cats. Its root contains podophyllotoxin, a potent cellular Monkshood☠️ ToxicYes — monkshood is among the most poisonous plants to cats. A single bite of leaf or root delive Tree Tobacco☠️ ToxicYes — tree tobacco is severely toxic to cats. It contains anabasine and nicotine, alkaloids that Poke Weed☠️ ToxicYes, poke weed is toxic to cats. Its phytolaccatoxin saponins irritate the digestive tract, and Rhubarb☠️ ToxicYes, rhubarb is toxic to cats. The leaves contain concentrated soluble oxalates that can damage Rosary Pea☠️ ToxicYes — rosary pea is one of the deadliest plants a cat can encounter. One chewed seed releases ab Water Hemlock☠️ ToxicYes — water hemlock is among the most poisonous plants in North America, and it is severely toxi Virginia Creeper⚠️ Mildly ToxicVirginia creeper is only mildly toxic to cats. Chewing the leaves or berries may cause drooling Wild Arum☠️ ToxicYes, wild arum is toxic to cats. Its berries and leaves are packed with calcium oxalate crystals Winterberry☠️ ToxicYes, winterberry is toxic to cats. Like other hollies, its berries and leaves contain saponins t Yellow Jasmine☠️ ToxicYes — yellow jasmine is severely toxic to cats. All parts contain gelsemine alkaloids that weake Yellow Oleander☠️ ToxicYes — yellow oleander is severely toxic to cats. Every part carries cardiac glycosides that can Rain Lily☠️ ToxicYes, rain lily is toxic to cats. Its bulbs and foliage contain lycorine and related alkaloids th Groundsel☠️ ToxicYes, groundsel is toxic to cats. It contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that damage the liver, with Inkberry☠️ ToxicYes, inkberry is toxic to cats. Its berries and leaves contain saponins that cause vomiting, dia Malanga⚠️ Mildly ToxicMalanga is mildly to moderately toxic to cats. Like taro and elephant ear, its raw tissues are f Mescal Bean☠️ ToxicYes — mescal bean is severely toxic to cats. Its red seeds contain cytisine, a nicotine-like alk Passionflower✅ Non-ToxicNo, passionflower is non-toxic to cats. The vine, leaves and fruit are on veterinary poison-cont Plumeria⚠️ Mildly ToxicPlumeria is only mildly toxic to cats. Its milky sap irritates the mouth and skin, and chewing l Spotted Laurel☠️ ToxicYes, spotted laurel is toxic to cats. Its leaves and berries contain aucubin, which causes vomit Lamb’s Quarters⚠️ Mildly ToxicLamb’s quarters is only mildly toxic to cats. Small nibbles of this common weed cause little mor Horse Nettle☠️ ToxicYes, horse nettle is toxic to cats. Despite the name it is a nightshade, and its berries and fol White Snakeroot☠️ ToxicYes — white snakeroot is severely toxic to cats. Its tremetol poisons muscles and the heart, and Black Locust☠️ ToxicYes, black locust is toxic to cats. Its bark, seeds and young leaves contain robin, a toxalbumin Coral Plant☠️ ToxicYes — coral plant is severely toxic to cats. Its seeds contain a ricin-like toxalbumin and a vio Scotch Broom☠️ ToxicYes, Scotch broom is toxic to cats. Its seeds and foliage contain sparteine and related alkaloid Prickly Poppy☠️ ToxicYes, prickly poppy is toxic to cats. Its yellow latex and seeds carry sanguinarine-type alkaloid Anemone☠️ ToxicYes, anemone is toxic to cats. Fresh leaves and flowers contain protoanemonin, which blisters th Wild Calla⚠️ Mildly ToxicWild calla is mildly to moderately toxic to cats. Chewing its leaves or red berries releases cal Avocado☠️ ToxicYes, avocado is toxic to cats under ASPCA guidance. All parts of the plant contain persin, and e Cocklebur☠️ ToxicYes, cocklebur is severely toxic to cats. The seeds and sprouting seedlings contain carboxyatrac Crown Vetch☠️ ToxicYes, crown vetch is toxic to cats and can be life-threatening. Its leaves, flowers and seeds con False Hellebore☠️ ToxicYes, false hellebore is severely toxic to cats. Its veratrum alkaloids trigger violent vomiting,Indian Hemp☠️ ToxicYes, Indian hemp is severely toxic to cats. All parts, especially the roots and milky sap, conta Kentucky Coffee Tree☠️ ToxicYes, the Kentucky coffee tree is toxic to cats. The seeds and the sweet pulp around them contain Rattlebox☠️ ToxicYes, rattlebox is severely toxic to cats. Its pyrrolizidine alkaloids cause progressive liver da Surprise Lily☠️ ToxicYes, surprise lily is toxic to cats. Despite the name, it is not a true lily but an amaryllis re Taro☠️ ToxicYes, taro is toxic to cats. Like pothos, chewing any part of the plant releases sharp calcium ox Tomato Plant☠️ ToxicYes, the tomato plant is toxic to cats. The leaves, stems and green unripe fruit contain solanin Tiger Lily☠️ ToxicYes — tiger lily is a true lily and one of the deadliest plants a cat can touch. Petals, leaves,Black Cherry☠️ ToxicYes, black cherry is severely toxic to cats. Wilting leaves, twigs and seeds release cyanide whe Natal Plum✅ Non-ToxicNo, natal plum is non-toxic to cats. It appears on the ASPCA non-toxic list, and its red berry-l Corn Cockle☠️ ToxicYes, corn cockle is toxic to cats. Saponins throughout the plant — most concentrated in the seed Dwarf Poinciana☠️ ToxicYes, dwarf poinciana is toxic to cats. Chewed foliage, pods and especially seeds inflame the dig Petty Spurge☠️ ToxicYes, petty spurge is toxic to cats. Its milky white latex burns skin and mucous membranes on con Sea Onion☠️ ToxicYes, sea onion is severely toxic to cats. The bulb contains cardiac glycosides that affect the h Squirrel Corn☠️ ToxicYes, squirrel corn is toxic to cats. It carries the same isoquinoline alkaloids as bleeding hear Wood Nettle⚠️ Mildly ToxicWood nettle is only mildly toxic to cats — its stinging hairs inject irritants that cause burnin White Cedar☠️ ToxicYes, white cedar (arborvitae) is toxic to cats. The scale-like leaves contain thujone-rich essen Golden Ragwort☠️ ToxicYes, golden ragwort is severely toxic to cats. Its pyrrolizidine alkaloids cause cumulative live

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