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Dog-safe trailing houseplants

Dog-safe trailing and climbing plants for hanging baskets, shelves, and plant stands.

49 plants

Acorn Squash
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Acorn Squash
Cucurbita pepo

Acorn squash is a popular edible winter squash known for its ribbed, dark green skin and sweet, yellow-orange flesh. It is widely cultivated for culinary use and is considered safe for household pets.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Bamboo Vine
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Bamboo Vine
Smilax laurifolia

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.

Banana Squash
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Banana Squash
Cucurbita maxima var. banana

Banana squash is a large, edible winter squash variety known for its elongated shape and sweet, dense flesh. It is considered safe for household pets, though large ingestions of raw plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Boston Fern
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Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata

The Boston Fern is a popular, lush houseplant known for its arching fronds and preference for high humidity. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive upset if consumed in large quantities.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Bristly Greenbrier
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Bristly Greenbrier
Smilax hispida

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
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Bullbrier
Smilax rotundifolia

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.

Bur Gourd
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Bur Gourd
Cucumis anguria

Bur Gourd is a vining plant in the cucumber family known for its small, spiky, edible fruits. 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.

Burro's Tail
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Burro's Tail
Sedum morganianum

Burro's Tail is a popular trailing succulent known for its dense, fleshy, blue-green leaves that resemble braided tails. 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.

Buttercup Squash
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Buttercup Squash
Cucurbita maxima

Buttercup squash is a popular winter squash variety known for its sweet, nutty flavor and dense, orange flesh. It is considered safe for pets, though large ingestions of raw plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Butternut Squash
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Butternut Squash
Cucurbita moschata

Butternut squash is a popular edible winter squash that is considered safe for pets to consume in moderation. While non-toxic, large quantities of raw or fibrous material may cause mild digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Candle Plant
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Candle Plant
Plectranthus coleoides

The Candle Plant is a popular trailing ornamental known for its variegated, fuzzy foliage and aromatic leaves. 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.

Casaba Melon
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Casaba Melon
Cucumis melo

Casaba melon is a variety of muskmelon known for its sweet, pale flesh and thick, wrinkled rind. While the plant is considered non-toxic, ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Cat Brier
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Cat Brier
Smilax glabra

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.

Chocolate Soldier
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Chocolate Soldier
Episcia dianthiflora

Chocolate Soldier is a popular trailing houseplant known for its fuzzy, patterned foliage and delicate, fringed flowers. It is considered safe for households with pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Christmas Cactus
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Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera bridgesii

The Christmas Cactus is a popular, low-maintenance flowering succulent known for its segmented, arching stems and vibrant holiday blooms. 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.

Confederate Jasmine
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Confederate Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides

Confederate Jasmine is a popular, fragrant evergreen vine often grown as a houseplant or outdoor climber. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though large ingestions of plant material may cause mild digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Creeping Gloxinia
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Creeping Gloxinia
Asarina erubescens

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.

Creeping Zinnia
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Creeping Zinnia
Sanvitalia spp.

Creeping Zinnia is a low-growing, sun-loving annual known for its bright, daisy-like flowers that bloom throughout the summer. It is considered safe for households with pets, though ingestion of any plant material can occasionally cause minor digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Cucumber
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Cucumber
Cucumis sativus

The cucumber is a widely cultivated creeping vine known for its edible, refreshing fruit. It is considered safe for household pets, though large ingestions of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Dragon Fruit Cactus
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Dragon Fruit Cactus
Hylocereus undatus

The Dragon Fruit Cactus is a fast-growing, vining succulent known for its large, fragrant nocturnal flowers and edible fruit. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous nature may cause mild digestive upset if consumed in large quantities.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Fig Leaf Gourd
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Fig Leaf Gourd
Cucurbita ficifolia

The Fig Leaf Gourd is a fast-growing, vining plant often cultivated for its edible fruit and seeds. It is considered non-toxic to household pets, though large ingestions of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Flame Violet
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Flame Violet
Episcia reptans

Flame Violet is a popular trailing houseplant known for its vibrant, textured foliage and tubular flowers. It is considered non-toxic to both cats and dogs, making it a safe choice for pet-friendly households.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Friendship Plant
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Friendship Plant
Pilea involucrata

The Friendship Plant is a popular, low-maintenance houseplant known for its textured, deeply veined leaves and trailing growth habit. It is considered safe for households with pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Hedgehog Gourd
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Hedgehog Gourd
Cucumis dipsaceus

The Hedgehog Gourd is a unique, spiny-fruited vine often grown for its ornamental appearance. While it is considered non-toxic to pets, its fibrous nature can cause mild digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.

Not yet rated for cats.

Generally safe for dogs.

Hindu Rope Plant
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Hindu Rope Plant
Hoya carnosa 'Krinkle Kurl'

The Hindu Rope Plant is a popular, slow-growing succulent vine known for its unique, curled, waxy foliage. It is considered safe for households with pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Ice Plant
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Ice Plant
Lampranthus piquet

Ice Plant is a succulent groundcover known for its vibrant, daisy-like flowers and fleshy, triangular leaves. It is generally considered safe for pets, though ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Impatiens
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Impatiens
Impatiens spp.

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
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Jackson Brier
Smilax lanceolata

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.

Jasmine
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Jasmine
Jasminum species

Jasmine is a popular flowering vine or shrub known for its highly fragrant blooms and vining growth habit. It is generally considered safe for household pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Not yet rated for cats.

Generally safe for dogs.

Kenilworth Ivy
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Kenilworth Ivy
Cymbalaria muralis

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.

Lipstick Plant
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Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus humilis

The Lipstick Plant is a popular trailing houseplant known for its tubular, bright red flowers that resemble lipstick tubes. It is considered non-toxic to pets, making it a safe choice for households with cats and dogs.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Nasturtium
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Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus

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
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Nerve Plant
Fittonia albivenis

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.

Polynesian Ivy
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Polynesian Ivy
Pellionia daveauana

Pellionia daveauana is a low-growing, trailing plant often used in terrariums or as a ground cover for indoor containers. It is considered non-toxic to household pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Prayer Plant
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Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura

Maranta leuconeura is a popular tropical houseplant known for its folding leaves. It is widely considered non-toxic to both cats and dogs, making it a safe choice for households with pets.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Prostrate Coleus
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Prostrate Coleus
Plectranthus oetendahlii

Prostrate Coleus is a trailing, shade-loving plant often grown for its attractive, variegated 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.

Purple Passion Vine
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Purple Passion Vine
Gynura aurantiaca

The Purple Passion Vine is a popular houseplant known for its striking, velvety purple-hued leaves. It is considered safe for households with pets, though large ingestions of fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Red Berried Greenbrier
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Red Berried Greenbrier
Smilax walteria

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.

Rex Begonia Vine
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Rex Begonia Vine
Cissus discolor

Cissus discolor is a striking vining plant known for its velvety, variegated foliage that features shades of silver, green, and deep purple. While not a true begonia, it is a popular ornamental climber that thrives in high-humidity environments.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Satin Pellionia
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Satin Pellionia
Pellonia pulchra

Satin Pellionia is a trailing tropical plant known for its striking, patterned foliage and preference for high humidity. It is considered safe for households with pets, though ingestion of any plant material can occasionally cause minor digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Sawbrier
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Sawbrier
Smilax glauca

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.

Shrimp Cactus
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Shrimp Cactus
Schlumbergera russelliana

The Shrimp Cactus is a popular, trailing epiphytic cactus known for its unique, segmented stems and vibrant, pendulous flowers. It is considered safe for households with pets, though its fibrous nature may cause minor digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Spider Plant
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Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum

The spider plant is a popular, easy-to-care-for houseplant known for its arching, grass-like foliage and trailing plantlets. It is widely considered safe for households with pets, though large ingestions of fibrous material may occasionally cause mild digestive upset.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

String of Turtles
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String of Turtles
Peperomia prostrata

String of Turtles is a popular, slow-growing trailing succulent known for its delicate, turtle-shell patterned leaves. It is considered safe for households with pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Swedish Ivy
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Swedish Ivy
Plectranthus verticillatus

Swedish Ivy is a popular, fast-growing trailing houseplant known for its glossy, scalloped leaves and ease of care. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive upset.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Sweet Pea
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Sweet Pea
Lathyrus latifolius

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.

Sweetheart Hoya
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Sweetheart Hoya
Hoya kerrii

The Sweetheart Hoya is a popular succulent vine known for its distinctive heart-shaped leaves, often sold as a single-leaf cutting. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though its fibrous nature may cause mild digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Trailing Jade
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Trailing Jade
Peperomia rotundifolia

Trailing Jade is a popular, low-maintenance houseplant known for its small, round, succulent-like leaves that grow on delicate, trailing stems. It is considered safe for households with pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.

Vining Peperomia
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Vining Peperomia
Peperomia serpens

Vining Peperomia is a popular, low-maintenance trailing houseplant known for its succulent-like leaves and vining habit. It is considered safe for households with pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause mild digestive discomfort.

Generally safe for cats & dogs.