Check for plants that are poisonous to cats and dogs.
Type in the name of the plant to see if it is toxic to cats or dogs. This database, based on the ASPCA's list of poisonous plants, covers 122 popular plants in Thai homes and growing.
If you accidentally ate it Read first aid methods before going to the doctor here.
| plants | cat | dog | violence | Symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| spotted betel Golden Pothos · Epipremnum aureum |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Irritation of the mouth and tongue, excessive salivation, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| Monstera Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant) · Monstera deliciosa |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Swollen, burning mouth, drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite |
| dragon tongue Snake Plant · Sansevieria trifasciata |
Toxic | Toxic | a little bit | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| lily Lily (true lilies) · Lilium spp. |
Toxic | Mild poison | severe | Vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, acute kidney failure in cats |
| Japanese cycad Sago Palm · Cycas revoluta |
Toxic | Toxic | severe | Vomiting, blood in the diarrhea, liver failure, seizures |
| Deli Peace Lily · Spathiphyllum spp. |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Burning mouth, drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing |
| Indian rubber Indian Rubber Plant · Ficus elastica |
Toxic | Toxic | a little bit | Skin irritation, drooling, vomiting, loss of appetite. |
| aloe vera Aloe Vera · Aloe vera |
Toxic | Toxic | a little bit | Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy |
| Emerald beckoning ZZ Plant · Zamioculcas zamiifolia |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting |
| rich man inside Spider Plant · Chlorophytum comosum |
safe | safe | - | |
| Yellow areca Areca Palm · Dypsis lutescens |
safe | safe | - | |
| Mixed Calathea · Calathea spp. |
safe | safe | - | |
| Silver Tree, Golden Tree (Pachira) Money Tree · Pachira aquatica |
safe | safe | - | |
| Deffenbachia Dumb Cane · Dieffenbachia spp. |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Irritation in the mouth, burning in the mouth, tongue and lips, excessive salivation, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| Philodendron Heartleaf Philodendron · Philodendron hederaceum |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Oral irritation: swollen and painful mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive salivation, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| Banyan leaf teak Fiddle Leaf Fig · Ficus lyrata |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Vomiting, diarrhea, skin irritation from the tree's sap. |
| colored bonsai Caladium · Caladium hortulanum |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Oral irritation: swollen and painful mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive salivation, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| stone rose Kalanchoe · Kalanchoe spp. |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat (rare) |
| chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum · Chrysanthemum spp. |
Toxic | Toxic | a little bit | Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, staggering, skin inflammation |
| Eucalyptus Eucalyptus · Eucalyptus spp. |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, weakness. |
| lavender Lavender · Lavandula angustifolia |
Toxic | Toxic | a little bit | Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite |
| jasmine Jasmine · Jasminum spp. |
safe | safe | - | |
| orchid Moth Orchid · Phalaenopsis spp. |
safe | safe | - | |
| Boston Fern Boston Fern · Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis |
safe | safe | - | |
| bamboo palm Bamboo Palm · Chamaedorea elegans |
safe | safe | - | |
| Peperomia Baby Rubber Plant · Peperomia obtusifolia |
safe | safe | - | |
| Adenium Desert Rose · Adenium obesum |
Toxic | Toxic | severe | Vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, irregular heartbeat. Severe to the point of death |
| Poi Sian Crown of Thorns · Euphorbia milii |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Drooling, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, skin and eye irritation. |
| ten thousand year green Chinese Evergreen · Aglaonema modestum |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Oral irritation: swollen and painful mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive salivation, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| Squid tentacles Schefflera (Umbrella Tree / Octopus Tree) · Schefflera actinophylla |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Oral irritation: swollen and painful mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive salivation, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| Ivy English Ivy · Hedera helix |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Vomiting, stomach pain, excessive salivation, diarrhea |
| Oleander Oleander · Nerium oleander |
Toxic | Toxic | severe | Salivation, stomach pain, diarrhea, lethargy, irregular heartbeat. May cause death |
| rambling Yellow Oleander (Lucky Nut) · Cascabela thevetia |
Toxic | Toxic | severe | Vomiting, diarrhea, abnormally slow heartbeat, lethargy, can lead to death. |
| Anthurium Anthurium (Flamingo Flower) · Anthurium spp. |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Irritation in the mouth Swollen mouth and burning tongue, excessive salivation, vomiting, difficulty swallowing |
| Four-directional herb Amaryllis · Hippeastrum spp. |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite. If you eat too much, you may tremble or have seizures. |
| tulip Tulip · Tulipa spp. |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, lethargy |
| Iris Iris · Iris spp. |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy |
| Lemongrass Lemongrass · Cymbopogon citratus |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain |
| gardenia Gardenia (Cape Jasmine) · Gardenia jasminoides |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Mild vomiting, diarrhea, rash, hives |
| Rose Rose · Rosa spp. |
safe | safe | - | |
| sunflower Sunflower · Helianthus annuus |
safe | safe | - | |
| Gerbera Gerbera Daisy · Gerbera jamesonii |
safe | safe | - | |
| Banana Banana · Musa spp. |
safe | safe | - | |
| basil Basil · Ocimum basilicum |
safe | safe | - | |
| colored pineapple Bromeliad · Bromeliaceae |
safe | safe | - | |
| Needle Ixora (Flame of the Woods) · Ixora coccinea |
safe | safe | - | |
| Canna Canna Lily · Canna spp. |
safe | safe | - | |
| Zinnia Zinnia · Zinnia elegans |
safe | safe | - | |
| Fortune / Kuan Yin Dracaena · Dracaena spp. (incl. Dracaena fragrans) |
Toxic | Toxic | a little bit | Vomiting, sometimes blood mixed in, lethargy, loss of appetite, excessive salivation, dilated pupils in cats. |
| Money comes in Arrowhead Vine / Nephthytis · Syngonium podophyllum |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Irritation in the mouth, mouth, tongue, and lips, swelling and burning pain, excessive salivation, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| betel nut Ti Plant / Cordyline · Cordyline terminalis (C. fruticosa) |
Toxic | Toxic | a little bit | Vomiting, sometimes blood mixed in, lethargy, loss of appetite, excessive salivation, dilated pupils in cats. |
| Bird of Paradise Bird of Paradise Flower · Strelitzia reginae |
Toxic | Toxic | a little bit | Mild nausea, vomiting, lethargy, drowsiness. |
| openwork betel / satin betel Satin Pothos · Scindapsus pictus |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Irritation in the mouth, mouth, tongue, and lips, swelling and burning pain, excessive salivation, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| jade tree Jade Plant · Crassula ovata (C. argentea) |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Vomiting, lethargy, staggering, losing balance |
| Bon / Bon Kradad Elephant Ear / Alocasia · Alocasia spp. |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Irritation in the mouth, mouth, tongue, and lips, swelling and burning pain, excessive salivation, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| Squid tentacles Schefflera / Umbrella Tree · Schefflera spp. |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Irritation in the mouth Severe burning sensation in the mouth, tongue, lips, excessive salivation, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| Awesome! Lady Palm · Rhapis excelsa (R. flabelliformis) |
safe | safe | - | It is non-toxic. If eaten in large quantities, it may cause slight gastrointestinal irritation. |
| christmas cactus Christmas Cactus · Schlumbergera bridgesii |
safe | safe | - | It is non-toxic. If eaten in large quantities, it may cause slight gastrointestinal irritation. |
| Cactus (Opantia) Prickly Pear / Tree Cactus · Opuntia spp. |
safe | safe | - | No chemical toxicity The thorns can pierce the mouth or skin, causing injury. |
| Horsetail tree Ponytail Palm · Beaucarnea recurvata |
safe | safe | - | It is non-toxic. If eaten in large quantities, it may cause slight gastrointestinal irritation. |
| water hyacinth Water Hyacinth · Eichhornia crassipes |
safe | safe | - | It is non-toxic. If eaten in large quantities, it may cause slight gastrointestinal irritation. |
| Prayer Plant / Maranta Prayer Plant · Maranta leuconeura (ASPCA: Calathea insignis) |
safe | safe | - | It is non-toxic. If eaten in large quantities, it may cause slight gastrointestinal irritation. |
| Vegetative plant / Fittonia Nerve Plant / Fittonia · Fittonia verschaffeltii |
safe | safe | - | It is non-toxic. If eaten in large quantities, it may cause slight gastrointestinal irritation. |
| Velvet Tree / Purple Passion Velvet Plant / Purple Passion · Gynura aurantiaca |
safe | safe | - | It is non-toxic. If eaten in large quantities, it may cause slight gastrointestinal irritation. |
| Hoya Wax Plant / Hoya · Hoya carnosa |
safe | safe | - | It is non-toxic. If eaten in large quantities, it may cause slight gastrointestinal irritation. |
| Swedish Ivy Swedish Ivy · Plectranthus australis |
safe | safe | - | It is non-toxic. If eaten in large quantities, it may cause slight gastrointestinal irritation. |
| Lemon Lemon · Citrus limonia |
Toxic | Toxic | a little bit | Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, dermatitis from oils in the bark and leaves. |
| orange Orange · Citrus sinensis |
Toxic | Toxic | a little bit | Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, dermatitis from oils in the bark and leaves. |
| Echeverria Echeveria (Blue Echeveria) · Echeveria glauca |
safe | safe | - | |
| Havotia Haworthia · Haworthia species |
safe | safe | - | |
| donkey tail sedam Burro's Tail · Sedum morganianum |
safe | safe | - | |
| Ton Dinso (Salad Dai) Pencil Cactus · Euphorbia tirucalli |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Irritation in the mouth, vomiting, drooling, white rubber entering the eyes causes redness, swelling, and possibly corneal inflammation. |
| Yucca Yucca · Yucca species |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Vomiting |
| rosemary Rosemary · Rosmarinus officinalis |
safe | safe | - | |
| Thyme Thyme · Thymus vulgaris |
safe | safe | - | |
| Oregano Oregano · Origanum vulgare hirtum |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Mild vomiting, diarrhea |
| parsley Parsley · Petroselinum crispum |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Skin sensitive to sunlight Skin inflammation similar to sunburn (You must eat a large amount for this to occur.) |
| Dill Dill · Anethum graveolens |
safe | safe | - | Prolonged contact with the plant may irritate the skin slightly. |
| Coriander Cilantro · Coriandrum sativum |
safe | safe | - | |
| Peppermint (Mint) Mint (Garden Mint) · Mentha species |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Vomiting, diarrhea (when consuming large amounts) |
| catnip Catnip · Nepeta cataria |
Mild poison | safe | a little bit | Some are asleep/awake. If you eat too much you may vomit or have diarrhea. |
| The claw fell off. Inch Plant (Wandering Jew) · Tradescantia fluminensis |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Skin inflammation/irritation Irritating to the mouth and stomach when chewing. |
| Banyan tree with pointed leaves Weeping Fig · Ficus benjamina |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Skin irritation, mouth irritation, vomiting (from rubber containing the enzymes physin and psoralen). |
| Mulberry Mulberry Tree · Morus species |
safe | safe | - | |
| bamboo Bamboo · Phyllostachys aurea |
safe | safe | - | |
| Kuan Yin Bamboo Lucky Bamboo · Dracaena sanderiana |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Drooling, vomiting, the cat may have dilated pupils and stagger. |
| climbing grapes Grape Ivy · Cissus rhombifolia |
safe | safe | - | |
| Azalea (Azalea) Azalea / Rhododendron · Rhododendron spp. |
Toxic | Toxic | severe | Vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, weakness, irregular heartbeat or heart failure. |
| hydrangea Hydrangea · Hydrangea arborescens |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite |
| Geranium Geranium · Pelargonium spp. |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, dermatitis |
| Begonia Begonia · Begonia spp. |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Excessive salivation, vomiting, irritation, burning sensation in the mouth. |
| House candles (stacked candles) Impatiens · Impatiens spp. |
safe | safe | - | |
| petunia Petunia · Petunia spp. |
safe | safe | - | |
| Watercress Guava Vinca (Periwinkle) · Catharanthus roseus |
Toxic | Toxic | severe | Vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, lethargy, tremors, seizures, loss of consciousness or coma. |
| carnation Carnation · Dianthus caryophyllus |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Vomiting and mild diarrhea The skin is slightly irritated upon contact. |
| Gypso (Baby Breath) Baby's Breath · Gypsophila elegans |
safe | safe | - | |
| Agapanthus Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) · Agapanthus africanus |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Vomiting, excessive salivation, stomach pain, irritation or burning in the mouth. irritated skin |
| Phakakrong Lantana · Lantana camara |
Toxic | Toxic | severe | Vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, weakness, in severe cases liver failure may occur. |
| Castor Castor Bean Plant · Ricinus communis |
Toxic | Toxic | severe | Mouth and throat irritation, burning sensation, extreme thirst, vomiting, diarrhea (usually bloody), kidney failure, weakness, staggering, trembling, difficulty breathing, convulsions, coma, and death. Symptoms usually appear 12-48 hours after eating. |
| Ton Speaker (Angel Trumpet) Angel's Trumpet · Brugmansia spp. |
Toxic | Toxic | severe | Pupils dilate, eyes unable to fight light. Rapid heart rate, dry mouth, restlessness, confusion, staggering, bloating, constipation, hallucinations, neurological symptoms, and even death. |
| Speaker (Jimson Weed) Jimson Weed / Datura · Datura stramonium |
Toxic | Toxic | severe | Vomiting, gastrointestinal upset, dilated pupils, fast heartbeat, red skin, constipation, slow bowel movements. neurological symptoms |
| Morning Glory (Morning Glory) Morning Glory · Ipomoea spp. |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal upset If large quantities of seeds are eaten, hallucinations may occur. |
| Earthen lotus Rain Lily / Prairie Lily · Zephyranthes drummondii |
safe | safe | - | |
| Star Jasmine (Western Jasmine) Star Jasmine / Confederate Jasmine · Trachelospermum jasminoides |
safe | safe | - | |
| Sage (Salvia) Sage / Salvia · Salvia officinalis |
safe | safe | - | |
| cockscomb Celosia / Cockscomb · Celosia plumosa |
safe | safe | - | |
| Madam woke up late. Moss Rose / Portulaca · Portulaca oleracea |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Excessive salivation, trembling. In severe cases, the kidneys may be affected. |
| calla lily Calla Lily · Zantedeschia aethiopica |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Irritation in the mouth Severe burning sensation in the mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive salivation, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. |
| Cast Iron Plant Cast Iron Plant · Aspidistra elatior |
safe | safe | - | |
| Song of India Malaysian Dracaena (Song of India) · Dracaena reflexa |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Vomiting (sometimes with blood), lethargy, loss of appetite, excessive salivation, dilated pupils (in cats) |
| Dendrobium (Dendrobium) Dendrobium Orchid (Leopard/Tiger Orchid) · Dendrobium gracilicaule |
safe | safe | - | |
| sedum (sedimentary rock) Sedum / Hardy Baby Tears (Stonecrop) · Sedum album |
safe | safe | - | |
| Yeekeng Crepe Myrtle (Crape Myrtle) · Lagerstroemia indica |
safe | safe | - | |
| Watermelon Peperomia Watermelon Peperomia · Peperomia argyreia |
safe | safe | - | |
| Dear friend (Piliya Bai Wrinkle) Friendship Plant · Pilea involucrata |
safe | safe | - | |
| Color dot tree (polka dot) Polka Dot Plant · Hypoestes phyllostachya |
safe | safe | - | Mild vomiting or diarrhea may occur if large quantities are ingested. |
| Turtle Minnow (Pepperomia) Trailing Peperomia (String of Turtles) · Peperomia prostrata |
safe | safe | - | |
| fortune Corn Plant · Dracaena fragrans |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Vomiting (may contain blood), lethargy, loss of appetite, excessive salivation, dilated pupils (in cats) |
| Christmas Poinsettia · Euphorbia pulcherrima |
Mild poison | Mild poison | a little bit | Oral irritation, drooling, slight vomiting. |
| Basil / holy basil Sweet Basil · Ocimum basilicum |
safe | safe | - | |
| lemon Lime · Citrus aurantiifolia |
Toxic | Toxic | Medium | Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, dermatitis when exposed to light. |
| Great Swan Butterfly Ginger · Hedychium coronarium |
safe | safe | - |
Information referenced from the ASPCA Poisonous Plant Database (last checked 2026-07-02) is to be used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis — if your pet is showing signs of distress, contactAnimal clinic 24 hrs.Immediately close to home