These plants are on the ASPCA's non-toxic or pet-friendly lists. Non-toxic does not mean a dog should eat them: any plant can upset a dog's stomach.
Dog-friendly plants (ASPCA)
Houseplants
- African violet
- American rubber plant (Peperomia)
- Blue echeveria
- Boston fern
- Cast iron plant
- Christmas cactus
- Donkey's tail
- Parlor palm
- Phalaenopsis (moth) orchid
- Spider plant
Cut flowers and bouquets
- Gerbera daisy
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center names spider plant, cast iron plant, Christmas cactus, African violet, Phalaenopsis orchid, Boston fern, donkey's tail, gerbera daisy, blue echeveria, parlor palm and American rubber plant as pet-friendly choices for home and yard.
Before you buy, check the exact plant in the ASPCA database: common names are shared by different plants, and some "lilies" and "ivies" are toxic while others are not.
Worried about a plant your dog already ate? See plants toxic to dogs or call ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435.
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control, pet-friendly plants for your home and yard. Checked October 25, 2026.
- ASPCA, Spider Plant. Checked October 25, 2026.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control, Plants Toxic to Dogs list. Checked October 25, 2026.