ASPCA Toxic Plant List
toxicology · 99% reliability
Non-toxic to dogs and cats.
Pet safety reference
Mistletoe Cactus
Rhipsalis baccifera
The Mistletoe Cactus is a unique, trailing epiphyte known for its slender, pencil-like stems and delicate white berries. It is generally considered safe for households with pets, though its fibrous nature may cause mild digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Chain CactusPencil CactusRhipsalis bacciferaRhipsalis cassutha
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Habit
- Trailing
- Care
- Low
Safety status
If a pet has chewed or swallowed plant material and is showing symptoms, contact a veterinarian or poison resource immediately. This product is for structured reference, not diagnosis.
Safer alternatives
No hand-picked alternatives for this plant yet. You can still pick your own using the Compare button on any other plant.
Source evidence
Open source
Kew Plants of the World Online
botanical · 95% reliability
Accepted scientific name Rhipsalis baccifera (J.S.Muell.) Stearn.
Same growing conditions
Plants for the same room
Hoya
Hoya pubicalyx
Hoya is a popular, low-maintenance trailing houseplant known for its waxy, succulent-like leaves and fragrant clusters of star-shaped flowers. It is considered safe for households with pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Not yet rated for cats.
Not yet rated for dogs.
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.
Cuban Oregano
Coleus amboinicus
The Bread and Butter plant is a succulent herb known for its aromatic, fleshy leaves often used in culinary applications. While popular as a kitchen herb, it contains essential oils that can cause gastrointestinal distress if ingested by pets.
Potentially toxic for cats & dogs.
Jade Plant
Crassula argentea
The Jade Plant is a popular succulent known for its thick, woody stems and fleshy, oval-shaped leaves. While aesthetically pleasing, it contains compounds that can cause gastrointestinal distress if ingested by pets.
Potentially toxic for cats & dogs.