Cat-safe low-light houseplants
Cat-safe plants that tolerate shadier corners, filtered light, and lower-light rooms.
66 plants
The American Linden is a large, deciduous shade tree known for its fragrant flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is considered safe for pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
The Amur Maple is a hardy, deciduous shrub or small tree known for its vibrant autumn foliage and fragrant spring flowers. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may occasionally cause mild digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Autumn Olive is a hardy, deciduous shrub known for its silvery foliage and edible berries. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though large ingestions of fibrous plant material may occasionally cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Baby's Breath is a popular ornamental plant known for its delicate, cloud-like clusters of small white or pink flowers. While generally considered safe, it is best kept out of reach to prevent accidental ingestion of fibrous plant material.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Smilax laurifolia is a woody, climbing vine known for its tough, leathery leaves and thorny stems. While generally considered safe for pets, its fibrous nature can occasionally cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
The Bitternut Hickory is a deciduous tree known for its distinctively bitter nuts and compound leaves. While generally considered safe for pets, the fibrous nature of the plant material can occasionally cause mild digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Black Haw is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its clusters of white flowers and dark, edible berries. It is widely considered safe for household pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Crataegus douglasii is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its dark, edible berries and thorny branches. It is generally considered safe for household pets, though its physical structure requires caution.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Bristly Greenbrier is a woody, climbing vine native to North America, often found in thickets and woodlands. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Bullbrier is a hardy, woody vine native to North America, often recognized by its prickly stems and rounded leaves. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Butterfly Ginger is a fragrant, rhizomatous perennial known for its showy, orchid-like white flowers. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
The Button Fern is a charming, compact fern known for its small, round, dark green leaflets arranged along wiry stems. It thrives in humid, shaded environments and is a popular choice for terrariums and indoor containers.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Calathea are popular tropical houseplants known for their striking, patterned foliage and rhythmic leaf movement. They are considered safe for households with pets, though ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Camellia is a popular evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark green leaves and showy, rose-like flowers. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Canada Hemlock is a popular evergreen conifer known for its graceful, feathery foliage and adaptability in landscape settings. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
The Canary Date Palm is a popular ornamental palm known for its massive, feathery fronds and sturdy trunk. While it is considered non-toxic to pets, its fibrous foliage can cause mechanical irritation if ingested in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
The Carolina Hemlock is a graceful, slow-growing evergreen conifer native to the Appalachian Mountains. It is widely considered safe for household pets, though its fibrous needles may cause minor digestive irritation if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
The Cast Iron Plant is a hardy, shade-tolerant houseplant known for its deep green, leathery foliage and ability to thrive in low-light conditions. It is widely considered a pet-safe choice for households with cats and dogs.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Cat Brier is a hardy, woody vine known for its tough stems and foliage. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Ceratostigma is a hardy, low-growing perennial known for its vibrant blue flowers and attractive autumn foliage. It is generally considered safe for pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Chervil is a delicate, aromatic herb in the parsley family often used in culinary applications. It is considered safe for pets, though large ingestions of any fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive upset.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
China Aster is a popular annual flowering plant known for its daisy-like blooms and vibrant colors. It is considered non-toxic to household pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Chinese Plumbago is a hardy, flowering perennial shrub known for its vibrant blue flowers and bronze-tinted foliage. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
The Christmas Fern is a hardy, evergreen perennial native to North America, prized for its leathery, dark green fronds that remain vibrant throughout the winter months. It is considered safe for households with pets, though its fibrous texture may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Cilantro is a popular culinary herb widely used in cooking, known for its aromatic, feathery leaves. It is considered safe for pets, though large ingestions may occasionally cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Cinquefoil is a diverse genus of flowering plants in the rose family, commonly found in gardens and wild meadows. While generally considered safe for pets, it is not intended for consumption.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Clearweed is a tender, herbaceous annual plant often found in moist, shaded environments. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Heuchera sanguinea is a popular perennial garden plant known for its attractive, mounded foliage and delicate, bell-shaped flowers. It is considered safe for households with pets, though large ingestions of fibrous plant material may occasionally cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Creeping Gloxinia is a fast-growing, vining plant often grown for its attractive, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is considered safe for households with pets, though large ingestions of any plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
English Hawthorn is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its clusters of white or pink flowers and red berries. While generally considered safe for pets, it is not intended for consumption.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Fatsia is a popular, shade-loving evergreen shrub known for its large, glossy, palm-like leaves. It is generally considered safe for households with pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive upset if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Phyllostachys aurea is a popular ornamental grass known for its woody, jointed stems and lance-shaped leaves. While generally considered safe for pets, it is a fibrous plant that may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Grape Hyacinth is a popular spring-flowering bulb known for its clusters of small, bell-shaped, fragrant blue flowers. While generally considered safe for pets, it is best to prevent them from digging up or consuming the bulbs.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Hardy Baby Tears is a low-growing, succulent groundcover often used in rock gardens and green roofs. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though large ingestions of any plant material may cause minor digestive upset.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Hemlock trees are coniferous evergreens often used in landscaping. While they are not considered toxic, ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort due to the fibrous nature of the needles.
Generally safe for cats.
Not yet rated for dogs.
The Japanese Holly Fern is a popular, hardy indoor fern known for its glossy, dark green, holly-like fronds. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous texture may cause mild digestive irritation if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Impatiens are popular, colorful flowering plants often used in shaded garden beds and containers. They are considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive upset.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Jackson Brier is a woody, climbing vine known for its lance-shaped leaves and resilience. It is considered non-toxic to household pets, though its fibrous nature may cause mild digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Kenilworth Ivy is a delicate, trailing perennial often found growing in rock walls or as a ground cover. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though large ingestions of any fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive upset.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
The Lady Palm is a popular, slow-growing indoor palm known for its fan-shaped fronds and adaptability to low-light environments. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of any plant material can occasionally cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Lemon Balm is a fragrant, perennial herb in the mint family often grown for its culinary and medicinal uses. It is generally considered safe for pets, though large ingestions of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Mountain Camellia is a deciduous flowering shrub or small tree known for its beautiful white blossoms and exfoliating bark. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Nasturtium is a popular, fast-growing annual known for its edible, peppery-flavored flowers and rounded leaves. It is widely considered safe for household pets, though large ingestions of fibrous plant material may occasionally cause mild digestive upset.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Nerve Plant is a popular, low-growing tropical houseplant known for its striking, vein-patterned foliage. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause mild digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Oregon Grape is a hardy evergreen shrub known for its holly-like leaves and clusters of yellow flowers followed by dark blue berries. It is generally considered safe for household pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Poison Ivy is a woody vine or shrub known for causing contact dermatitis in humans due to urushiol oil. While not systemically toxic to pets, ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation.
Generally safe for cats.
Not yet rated for dogs.
Pot Marigold is a popular flowering annual known for its bright, daisy-like blooms and culinary uses. It is considered safe for pets, though large ingestions of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Queensland Arrowroot is a tropical perennial known for its large, lush foliage and edible rhizomes. It is considered safe for pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Red Berried Greenbrier is a woody, climbing vine native to the southeastern United States, often recognized by its clusters of bright red berries and thorny stems. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
The Red Maple is a popular deciduous tree known for its vibrant fall foliage and rapid growth. While generally considered safe for pets, ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Rose of Sharon is a popular flowering shrub known for its large, showy blooms and hardy nature. While generally considered non-toxic, it is always best to prevent pets from consuming large amounts of plant material.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Salad Burnet is a perennial herb known for its cucumber-flavored leaves often used in culinary applications. It is considered safe for household pets, though large ingestions of fibrous plant material may occasionally cause minor digestive upset.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Sawbrier is a woody, climbing vine native to North America, often recognized by its glaucous, blue-green foliage and occasional thorns. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Scarlet Sage is a popular, vibrant flowering plant often grown in gardens for its spikes of tubular red flowers. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Silver Bell is a beautiful deciduous flowering tree known for its delicate, bell-shaped white flowers that appear in spring. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Slender Deutzia is a deciduous flowering shrub known for its delicate, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom in late spring. It is generally considered safe for household pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Snapdragons are popular, colorful garden annuals known for their unique, dragon-shaped blooms. They are considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause mild digestive upset.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Star Magnolia is a popular deciduous shrub known for its early spring star-shaped flowers. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may cause mild digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Antirrhinum multiflorum is a perennial wildflower native to California, known for its sticky, glandular foliage and tubular flowers. It is considered non-toxic to household pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Summer Hyacinth is a bulbous perennial known for its tall, fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom in late summer. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of any plant material can occasionally cause minor digestive upset.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Alyssum is a popular, fragrant flowering plant often used in garden beds and containers. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause mild digestive upset.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
The Sweet Pea is a popular flowering vine known for its fragrant, colorful blooms. While generally considered non-toxic, it is not intended for consumption and may cause mild digestive discomfort if large amounts are ingested.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
The Tulip Poplar is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree known for its distinct tulip-shaped leaves and showy flowers. While generally considered safe for pets, it is not a food source and should not be encouraged as a chew toy.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Carya aquatica is a deciduous tree native to wetlands, known for its bitter, inedible nuts and compound leaves. It is considered non-toxic to household pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Water Hyacinth is a free-floating aquatic plant known for its striking lavender flowers and bulbous, air-filled leaf stalks. While it is considered non-toxic, its fibrous nature can occasionally cause mild digestive upset if consumed in large quantities.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.
Wild Strawberry is a low-growing, perennial groundcover known for its small, edible fruits and trifoliate leaves. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Generally safe for cats & dogs.