These plants and flowers are rated non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. Non-toxic doesn’t mean edible: eating a lot of any plant can still cause a mild upset stomach, so keep plants out of reach of cats that like to chew.
Of the plants we cover, the ASPCA rates roses, sunflowers, orchids and African violets as non-toxic, along with houseplants such as Boston fern, spider plant and Christmas cactus.
No. True lilies and daylilies are extremely dangerous for cats; even pollen can cause kidney failure. See our guide to lilies and cats.
Ratings come from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and are cited on each plant page. This list covers the plants we have reviewed so far (52); we add more regularly. Last checked: 2026-11-11. See all plants →