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Common Houseplants Toxic to Pets

Common Houseplants Toxic to Pets

We know to keep certain poisons—like antifreeze—away from our pets, but many people don’t know how toxic their houseplants are. When we avoid growing these 12 houseplants that are considered toxic, we can help to keep our pets safe.

Aloe vera
Boston ivy
Caladium
Dumbcane
English ivy
German ivy
India rubber plant
Mistletoe
Philodendron
Potted chrysanthemum
Weeping fig
Yew

Read more: Pets, Everyday Pet Care, Safety

Adapted from The Puppy Owner’s Manual, by Diana Delmar (Storey Books, 2001). Copyright (c) 2001 by Diana Delmar. Reprinted by permission of Storey Books.
Adapted from The Puppy Owner’s Manual, by Diana Delmar (Storey Books, 2001).

Annie B. Bond

Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

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1:42AM PDT on Apr 15, 2012

Interesting, thanks for sharing :)

4:12AM PDT on Apr 14, 2012

Thanks for sharing.

1:04PM PDT on Apr 13, 2012

Thank you

6:10AM PDT on Apr 13, 2012

I got rid of all my household plants when my most recent cat thought they were there to be chewed on ;-)

9:57AM PDT on Apr 11, 2012

Yes, please be careful with these plants in regards to pets. I have seen what they can do to a pet.

12:27AM PDT on Apr 8, 2012

Thanks for sharing.

8:44PM PDT on Apr 7, 2012

Thanks for this information.

9:10AM PDT on Apr 7, 2012

good reminders!

8:53AM PDT on Apr 6, 2012

But so many of these same plants were on the cleaner indoor air quailty list, bummer!

9:41AM PST on Mar 7, 2012

Thank you !

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