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Want to know which houseplants are toxic to dogs? There are many popular houseplants that are toxic to dogs. As a dog owner, you need to know which houseplants are toxic to dogs to keep your dog safe. That doesn’t mean you can’t have these houseplants at home, you just need to be careful with placement and keep these houseplants out of your dog’s reach. Here are some popular houseplants that are toxic to dogs. All of these houseplants are also toxic to cats and humans. Source: ASPCA
7 houseplants that are poisonous to dogs
1. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)
snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) is a toxic houseplant for dogs. It contains saponins. Saponins have been used as fish poison! Snake plants are toxic to dogs and can cause vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Don’t let your dog chew the leaves of your snake plant!
Snake Plant is a very popular houseplant that is nearly indestructible. It is a hardy houseplant that is easy to grow and purifies the air. If you have snake plants at home, keep them away from your dog.
| Last name | snake plant |
| Botanical name | Sansevieria trifasciata |
| Daytime temperature | 70-80F (21-26C) |
| Night temperature | 60-70F (15-21C) |
| Light | Bright, filtered light but can tolerate low light |
| Water | moderate water |
| Humidity | Tolerates dry air well |
| Toxic to pets and humans | Toxic |
| air purification plant | Removes trichlorethylene (TCE), benzene and formaldehyde |
2. Philodendron Heartleaf (Philodendron hederaceum)
Heart-Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) is toxic to dogs. It contains calcium oxalate crystals. If your dog were to chew the leaves of your Heartleaf Philodendron, it will lead to vomiting and difficulty breathing. It can also cause swelling of the lips, tongue, and mouth and excessive drooling. Heartleaf Philodendron is a popular houseplant because it’s so easy to grow indoors. Keep your Heartleaf Philodendron high on a shelf or hanging in a basket so it’s away from your dog.
| Last name | Heart-Leaf Philodendron |
| Botanical name | Philodendron hederaceum |
| Daytime temperature | 70-80F (21-26C) |
| Night temperature | 60-70F (15-21C) |
| Light | Bright, filtered light. Can tolerate low light. |
| Water | moderate water |
| Humidity | high humidity |
| Toxic to pets and humans | Toxic |
| air purification plant | Eliminates formaldehyde |
3. Friends (Epipremnum aureum)
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a toxic houseplant for dogs. The leaves contain calcium oxalate crystals which are toxic to dogs. Do not let your dog chew the leaves of your Pothos as this can cause swelling of the lips, tongue and mouth and excessive drooling. It will also lead to vomiting and difficulty breathing. Pothos is an easy, low-maintenance houseplant. It is also an effective air-purifying houseplant. Since your Pothos is toxic to your dog, keep it away from your dog – it will look great hanging from a hanging basket or perched on a high shelf.
| Last name | Pothos |
| Botanical name | Epipremnum aureum |
| Daytime temperature | 70-80F (21-26C) |
| Night temperature | 60-70F (15-21C) |
| Light | Bright, filtered or artificial light. Can tolerate medium light. |
| Water | moderate water |
| Humidity | high humidity |
| Toxic to pets and humans | Toxic |
| air purification plant | Removes trichlorethylene (TCE), formaldehyde and benzene. |
4. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp.)
lily of peace (Spathiphyllum spp.) is a toxic houseplant for dogs. Its leaves contain calcium oxalate crystals which are toxic to dogs. Don’t let your dogs chew the leaves! If your dog begins to vomit, has difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, and mouth, and excessive drooling, call your veterinarian immediately! You can always keep Peace Lily at home because it is so easy to grow and is a beneficial air-purifying plant. But just be sure to keep your Peace Lily out of reach and away from your dog!
| Last name | lily of peace |
| Botanical name | Spathiphyllum spp. |
| Daytime temperature | 70-80F (21-26C) |
| Night temperature | 60-70F (15-21C) |
| Light | Medium light. Can tolerate low light. |
| Water | moderate water |
| Humidity | high humidity |
| Toxic to pets and humans | Toxic |
| air purification plant | Removes acetone, benzene and formaldehyde |
5. Swiss Cheese Factory (Monstera deliciosa)
Swiss cheese factory (Monstera deliciosa) is a beautiful houseplant with large green leaves that have holes and splits but it is a houseplant that is toxic to dogs! It can be difficult to keep your Swiss Cheese Plant away from your dog because it is a tall plant that sits on the ground. I would recommend not keeping Swiss Cheese Plant at home if you can’t keep it away from your dog.
| Last name | Swiss cheese factory |
| Botanical name | Monstera deliciosa |
| Daytime temperature | 70-80F (21-26C) |
| Night temperature | 60-70F (15-21C) |
| Light | Bright indirect light (no direct sun) |
| Water | medium water |
| Humidity | Average humidity |
| Toxic to pets and humans | Toxic |
6. Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)
Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) is toxic to dogs. It is a houseplant that should be kept away from your dog. I suggest you don’t have it at home if you can’t get it away from your dog as it’s a great houseplant and will need to be on the ground.
| Last name | Fiddle Leaf Fig |
| Botanical name | ficus lyrata |
| Daytime temperature | 70-80F (21-26C) |
| Night temperature | 60-70F (15-21C) |
| Light | Bright indirect light |
| Water | medium water |
| Humidity | high humidity |
| Toxic to pets and humans | Toxic |
7. ZZ Factory (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
ZZ Factory (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is a houseplant that is toxic to dogs. It contains calcium oxalate crystals which can cause vomiting and breathing difficulties. Do not let your dogs chew the leaves of your ZZ plant as they are poisonous to your dog. The ZZ plant is a very popular houseplant because it is a hardy houseplant that is easy to grow and low maintenance.
| Last name | ZZ Factory |
| Botanical name | Zamioculcas zamiifolia |
| Daytime temperature | 70-80F (21-26C) |
| Night temperature | 60-70F (15-21C) |
| Light | Bright, filtered light but can tolerate low light |
| Water | moderate water |
| Humidity | Tolerates dry air well |
| Toxic to pets and humans | Toxic |
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