10 cat safe plants that are also hard to kill - meowbox monthly cat subscription box with cat treats & cat toys

10 Cat-Safe Plants that are Also Hard to Kill (Updated 2026)

10 cat safe plants that are also hard to kill - meowbox monthly cat subscription box with cat treats & cat toys

On the hunt for cat-safe houseplants? The bad news is that many popular plants are toxic to pets. The good news is that there is a variety of beautiful (and low maintenance) nontoxic options to choose from. If you are a plant lover with a kitty who loves nibbling anything green, here are just a few feline-friendly plants to get you started on the indoor jungle of your dreams!

Please note that while the following plants are nontoxic to cats, consuming large amounts can still lead to gastrointestinal upset or blockages. Caution is still always recommended when bringing any plants into a household with pets.

Ponytail Palm

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Despite what their name suggests, ponytail palms are not actually palm plants, but succulents. Since they thrive in dry soil and only require bright sunlight for about half the year, this is the purrfect plant for brown thumbs.

Parlour Palm

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Parlour palms, or bamboo palms, are not only beautiful and cat-friendly: they’re also natural air purifiers. They thrive in bright, indirect light and average humidity.

Spider Plant

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Spider plants require minimum maintenance and are adaptable to many different environments, including cooler temperatures and varied indirect sunlight.

Calathea

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All Calathea plants are classified as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. Identifiable by their striped leaves, Calathea generally grow best in bright, indirect sunlight, with regular watering.

Baby Rubber Plant

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Baby rubber plants (also called American rubber plants, or pepper face) are tough, beautiful and pet-friendly. Make sure to avoid their larger cousin, rubber trees, which are toxic to cats and dogs.

Red Prayer Plant

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There are different varieties of prayer plants, but red prayer plants are especially unique for their bright red or pink veins. Keep your prayer plant in bright, indirect sunlight with consistently moist soil. 

Bird's Nest Fern

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These unique crinkly ferns thrive in warm, humid conditions and bright indirect light, but can tolerate lower light conditions. 

Polka Dot Plant

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Polka dot plants are so named because of their large spots of pink or white. Keep your polka dot plant in bright indirect light, moist soil and humid conditions to maintain its colour.

Money Tree

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If you're looking for a larger houseplant to fill an empty corner, look no further than a money tree, which can grow up to 8 feet tall indoors. Money trees are one of the easiest houseplants to care for, thriving in bright, indirect sunlight and only needing watering every one to two weeks.

Cat Palm

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The aptly-named cat palm (also called a cascade palm) is easy to care for and completely safe for pets, though your cat might find its bouncy fronds entertaining! Place your cat palm in bright, indirect light, but keep it out of the direct sun to prevent leaf scorch.


Looking for more cat-friendly plants? Check out the ASPCA’s full list of toxic and nontoxic plants.

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