Cats are naturally curious about houseplants, but many common species are toxic, some severely. This category covers indoor plants, garden plants, herbs, and essential oils, with verified risk levels for each. Always check before bringing a new plant into a home with cats.
Essential Oils
🟢 LOW
Carrier Oils (Fractionated Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sweet Almond Oil)
🔴 HIGH
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
🟡 MEDIUM
Lavender Essential Oil
🔴 HIGH
Peppermint Essential Oil
🔴 HIGH
Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Oil)
Herbs & Aromatics
🟡 MEDIUM
Chamomile
🟢 LOW
Lavender (Plant)
🟡 MEDIUM
Peppermint and Spearmint (Plant)
🟢 LOW
Rosemary
Indoor Plants
🟡 MEDIUM
Aloe Vera
🔴 HIGH
Cyclamen
🔴 HIGH
Daffodil
🔴 HIGH
Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)
🔴 HIGH
Jade Plant
🔴 HIGH
Lily
🟢 LOW
Live Christmas Tree (Pine/Fir)
🔴 HIGH
Marijuana / THC
🟡 MEDIUM
Peace Lily
🟢 LOW
Poinsettia (Christmas star)
🟡 MEDIUM
Pothos
🔴 HIGH
Sago Palm
🟡 MEDIUM
Snake Plant (Mother-in-Law’s Tongue)
🟢 LOW
Spider Plant