The following plants are safe to have in the house if you have pets such as cats or dogs, small mammals like guinea pigs or rabbits, or birds (parakeets / budgies, parrots, finches etc.). In general, they will not cause adverse effects if accidentally ingested. However, if your animal should ingest large amounts of houseplant leaves or stems (or any material for that matter) and is not feeling well it is recommended that you visit the veterinarian.
Plants that are safe for pets:
- Mint: any plants in the mint family
- Cacti
- Catnip
- Coleus
- Cyclamen
- Ferns: Asparagus fern, Maidenhair fern, Adaiantum, Boston fern, Nephrolepis, Victorian Table Fern, Pteris
- Geranium
- Gesneriads: African violets, Streptocarpus, Lipstick Plant, Episcia, Gloxinia, Sinningia, Goldfish Plant, Aeschynanthus, Nemantanthus, Streptocarpella
