People Pets and Poisonous Plants
Thinking of adding some greenery to your home?
We'll if you have children or pets you might want to know what plants are not safe around curious and inquisitive hands or paws.
Some of these you might already know but there might be a few surprises too.
Toxic Plants
Aloe Vera - is toxic to pets.
Caladium - is toxic to people and pets.
Daffodil - The bulbs are toxic to pets.
Dieffenbachia - is moderately toxic to people and pets.
Foxglove - is extremely toxic to people and pets.
Rhubab leaves - are toxic to people and pets. Do Not compost these leaves.
Rhododendron and Azalea - is extremely toxic to people and pets.
Hydrangea - is mildly toxic to people and pets.
Ivy - is toxic to dogs and cats and mildly toxic to people.
Peace, Calla, Easter, Rubrum, Tigar, Day, and Asian Lily's - are toxic to people and pets.
Philodendron - is mildly toxic to people and toxic to pets.
Mistletoe - is moderately toxic to people and extremely toxic to pets.
Oleander - is extremely toxic to people and pets.
Water hemlock (weed that can appear in your garden) - is extremely toxic to both people and pets.
Wisteria - is toxic to both people and pets.
For detailed information on poisonous plants for Dogs, Cats, and Horses check out
Poisonous Plants, ASPCA for specific information and a printable list.
For information on poisonous plants in Canada check out Canadian poisonous plants information system.
I have also posted a few charts on safe and poisonous plants on our Pinterest Board Other Helpful Things To Know.
Some great pet friendly plants include:
Spider plants, Palms, Bamboo, African Violet, Boston Fern, Cast Iron plant, Calathea, Bromeliads. Christmas Cactus, Phalaenopsis Orchids, Prayer plants, Parlor Palm, Polka Dot plant, Swedish Ivy, Aluminum plants, Lace Flower Vine, Chocolate Soldier, Watermelon plants,and herbs like Basil, Sage and Thyme
Source:
savvygardening.com/pet-friendly-house-plants/
aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants
goodhousekeeping.com/home/gardening/advice/g1174/deadly-poisonous-plants/
dengarden.com/gardening/Dangerous-Beauties-Twenty-Toxic-Houseplants-to-Avoid-Around-Children-and-Pets
bhg.com/gardening/houseplants/15-pet-friendly-houseplants-that-add-green-without-the-worry-281474979610304/
We'll if you have children or pets you might want to know what plants are not safe around curious and inquisitive hands or paws.
Some of these you might already know but there might be a few surprises too.
Toxic Plants
Aloe Vera - is toxic to pets.
Caladium - is toxic to people and pets.
Daffodil - The bulbs are toxic to pets.
Dieffenbachia - is moderately toxic to people and pets.
Foxglove - is extremely toxic to people and pets.
Rhubab leaves - are toxic to people and pets. Do Not compost these leaves.
Rhododendron and Azalea - is extremely toxic to people and pets.
Hydrangea - is mildly toxic to people and pets.
Ivy - is toxic to dogs and cats and mildly toxic to people.
Peace, Calla, Easter, Rubrum, Tigar, Day, and Asian Lily's - are toxic to people and pets.
Philodendron - is mildly toxic to people and toxic to pets.
Mistletoe - is moderately toxic to people and extremely toxic to pets.
Oleander - is extremely toxic to people and pets.
Water hemlock (weed that can appear in your garden) - is extremely toxic to both people and pets.
Wisteria - is toxic to both people and pets.
For detailed information on poisonous plants for Dogs, Cats, and Horses check out
Poisonous Plants, ASPCA for specific information and a printable list.
For information on poisonous plants in Canada check out Canadian poisonous plants information system.
I have also posted a few charts on safe and poisonous plants on our Pinterest Board Other Helpful Things To Know.
Some great pet friendly plants include:
Spider plants, Palms, Bamboo, African Violet, Boston Fern, Cast Iron plant, Calathea, Bromeliads. Christmas Cactus, Phalaenopsis Orchids, Prayer plants, Parlor Palm, Polka Dot plant, Swedish Ivy, Aluminum plants, Lace Flower Vine, Chocolate Soldier, Watermelon plants,and herbs like Basil, Sage and Thyme
Source:
savvygardening.com/pet-friendly-house-plants/
aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants
goodhousekeeping.com/home/gardening/advice/g1174/deadly-poisonous-plants/
dengarden.com/gardening/Dangerous-Beauties-Twenty-Toxic-Houseplants-to-Avoid-Around-Children-and-Pets
bhg.com/gardening/houseplants/15-pet-friendly-houseplants-that-add-green-without-the-worry-281474979610304/
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