House Plant Toxicity List

Toxicity Symptoms – If ingested, can cause vomiting, depression, diarrhea, anorexia, tremors, change in urine color.
Toxicity Level – Mild
Type of Plant – House Plant

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)

Toxicity Symptoms – Can cause vomiting, depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hyper-salivation, anorexia, tremors.
Toxicity Level – Mild
Type of Plant – Blooming House Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – Dermatitis, digestive upset, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea.
Toxicity Level – Mild
Type of Plant – House Plant

Azalea (Rhododendron spp.)

Toxicity Symptoms – Nausea and vomiting, depression, difficult breathing, prostration, coma.
Toxicity Level – Mild
Poisonous Part – All parts of the azalea are toxic.
Type of Plant – Blooming House Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – May be poisonous in very large amounts.
Toxicity Level – Mild
Poisonous Part – Foliage & Roots
Type of Plant – Blooming House Plant

Toxicity Level – Moderate
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – Blooming House Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopiea)

Toxicity Symptoms – Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – Blooming Plant

Castor Bean, Rosary Pea (Ricinus communis)

Toxicity Symptoms – Nausea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, tenesmus, dehydration, shortness of breath, excessive thirst, weakness, muscle twitching, convulsions, coma. Fatal in even very small doses (one or two seeds).
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – Seeds
Type of Plant – Blooming Plant

Cherry (Prunus virginiana)

Toxicity Symptoms – Gasping, excitement, prostration among others. Chemical compound releases cyanide when eaten. Potentially fatal.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – Twigs & Foliage
Type of Plant – Blooming Plant

Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema modestrum)

Toxicity Symptoms – Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Type of Plant – House Plant
Chinese Evergreen Care & Information

Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum spp.)

Toxicity Symptoms – Skin and eye irritation, dermatitis.
Toxicity Level – Mild
Type of Plant – Blooming Plant

Toxicity Level – Mild
Poisonous Part – Leaves & Berries
Type of Plant – House Plant

Cordatum (Philodendron oxycardium)

Toxicity Symptoms – Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant

Corn Plant (Dracaena spp.)

Toxicity Symptoms – Vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hyper-salivation, dilated pupils in cats.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant
Corn Plant Care & Information

Creeping Charlie (Glecoma hederacea L.)

Toxicity Symptoms – Sweating and drooling.
Toxicity Level – Mild
Poisonous Part – All Parts

Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)

Toxicity Level – Mild
Type of Plant – House Plant
Croton Care & Information

Cycads (Cycas spp., Zamia spp.)

Toxicity Symptoms – Vomiting, melena, icterus, increased thirst, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, coagulopathy, liver damage, liver failure, death.
Toxicity Level – Mild
Type of Plant – House Plant

Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum)

Toxicity Symptoms – Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea. Large ingestion of tubers may cause heart rhythm abonormalities, seizures, and can be potentially fatal.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – Blooming House Plant
Cyclamen Care & Information

Toxicity Symptoms – Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. May be fatal.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Poisonous Part – Bulbs
Type of Plant – Blooming House Plant
Potted Daffodil Care & Information

Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum)

Toxicity Symptoms – Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Type of Plant – House Plant, Ivy

Toxicity Symptoms – Irritation of the mouth, tongue, and any parts in contact with calcium oxalate crystals.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant
Dumb Cane Care & Information

Toxicity Symptoms – Irritation of the mouth, tongue, and any parts in contact with calcium oxalate crystals.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant

Emerald Feather Fern (Asparagus densiflorus)

Toxicity Symptoms – Dermatitis, digestive upset, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – Stomach irritation, diarrhea, troubled breathing, coma. Potentially fatal.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Poisonous Part – Leaves & Berries
Type of Plant – House Plant
English Ivy Care & Information

Toxicity Symptoms – Stomach irritation, diarrhea, troubled breathing, coma. Potentially fatal.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Type of Plant – Blooming House Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – Cats: dilated pupils, breathing difficulty, abdominal pain, increased heart rate and drooling. Cats and Dogs: vomiting, depression, inappetence, drooling, incoordination, and weakness.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Type of Plant – House Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – Intense vomiting and diarrhea, depression.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Poisonous Part – Berries
Type of Plant – House Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – Nausea, colic, vomiting, diarrhea. May be fatal.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Poisonous Part – Bulbs, leaves, flowers
Type of Plant – Blooming House Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – Irritation of the mouth, tongue, and any parts in contact with calcium oxalate crystals.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All parts, especially the roots.
Type of Plant – House Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – Irritation of the mouth, tongue, and any parts in contact with calcium oxalate crystals.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All parts, unripened fruit
Type of Plant – House Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – Vomiting, diarrhea; bufadienalides in the glucose are cardiotoxic.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Type of Plant – House Plant
Kalanchoe Care & Information

Toxicity Symptoms – Dermatitis, digestive irritation, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea.
Toxicity Level – High
Type of Plant – House Plant

Lantana/Red Sage (Lantana camara)

Toxicity Symptoms – Bloody diarrhea, weakness, sluggishness. Affects lungs, kidneys, heart and nervous system. Potentially fatal.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – Leaves and berries
Type of Plant – House Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – Vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, dilated pupils in cats.
Toxicity Level – Mild
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant
Lucky Bamboo Care & Information

Toxicity Symptoms – At least 16 toxic principles, roots are particularly damaging.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – Apple, foliage, roots

Milkweed (Podophyllum peltatum)

Toxicity Symptoms – Digestive upset, nervous excitement. Potentially fatal.
Toxicity Level – Mild

Mistletoe (Asclepias syriaca, Asclepias spp.)

Toxicity Symptoms – Gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular collapse, dyspnea, bradycardia, erratic behavior, (hallucinogenic in humans). Potentially fatal.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – Berries

Toxicity Symptoms – Digestive upset, nervous excitement. Potentially fatal.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All parts, especially roots and seeds
Type of Plant – Flowering Plant

Mother-in-Law’s Tongue/Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)

Toxicity Symptoms – Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant
Mother-in-Law’s Tongue Care & Information

Toxicity Symptoms – Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant
Nephthytis Care & Information

Toxicity Symptoms – Severe digestive upset, nervous symptoms. Potentially fatal.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All Parts, especially unripened berry
Type of Plant – Flowering Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – Flowering House Plant
Peace Lily Care & Information

Philodendron (Philodendron cordatum)

Toxicity Symptoms – Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant
Philodendron Care & Information

Plumosa Fern (Asparagus plumosus)

Toxicity Symptoms – Dermatitis, digestive upset, vomiting, abdominal paint, diarrhea.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – Skin, mouth, eye, stomach irritation. The toxicity of this plant is often over-exaggerated.
Toxicity Level – Mild
Poisonous Part – Leaves and flowers
Type of Plant – Flowering House Plant

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Toxicity Symptoms – Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.
Toxicity Level – Moderate
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant
Pothos Care & Information

Toxicity Level – Moderate
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant
Rubber Plant Care & Information

Toxicity Symptoms – Vomiting, melena, icterus, increased thirst, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, coagulopathy, liver damage, liver failure, death..
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All Parts, especially seeds
Type of Plant – House Plant

Schefflera (Schefflera actinophylla, Brassia actinophylla)

Toxicity Symptoms – Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant
Schefflera Care & Information

Toxicity Symptoms – Vomiting, nervous excitement. Potentially fatal.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All Parts, especially bulbs
Type of Plant – House Plant

Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa, Philodendron pertusum)

Toxicity Symptoms – Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.
Toxicity Level – High
Type of Plant – House Plant

Toxicity Symptoms – Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips, tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.
Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant, Ivy

Toxicity Symptoms – Skin irritation, dermatitis, irritation of the eyes and mucus membranes.
Toxicity Level – Mild
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant, Ivy

Toxicity Level – High
Poisonous Part – All Parts
Type of Plant – House Plant
Ficus Benjamina Care & Information