The rest of this site tells you what to avoid. This page answers the happier question. Every plant below is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA, and none of them appear in our toxic database.
Nephrolepis exaltata
A lush true fern. Safe fronds, unlike many plants sold as ferns.
Beaucarnea recurvata
Not a true palm. The curly leaves tempt cats and do no harm.
Calathea orbifolia
Bold striped foliage. The whole prayer plant family is pet safe.
Maranta leuconeura
Folds its leaves at night. Safe for cats and dogs.
Saintpaulia ionantha
Cheerful year-round flowers with no toxic parts.
Haworthiopsis attenuata
A striped succulent that looks like aloe but is safe, unlike aloe.
Echeveria elegans
Rosette succulents that are safe, unlike jade plants.
Schlumbergera bridgesii
Holiday bloomer with soft spineless pads.
Phalaenopsis spp.
Elegant, long blooming and completely pet safe.
Peperomia obtusifolia
Not a true rubber plant, which is the point. Safe and glossy.
Peperomia argyreia
Striped like a watermelon rind. Safe for nibblers.
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Splashy pink dots, safe for curious paws.
Pilea peperomioides
Coin shaped leaves on a very shareable, very safe plant.
Aspidistra elatior
Nearly indestructible and completely safe.
Pachira aquatica
A braided-trunk tree that is safe for cats and dogs.
Platycerium bifurcatum
A mountable safe fern that doubles as wall art.
Fittonia albivenis
Veined leaves in white or pink. Dramatic when thirsty, safe always.
Guzmania lingulata
Tropical color from a safe, low-fuss family.
Ocimum basilicum
A kitchen herb that is safe to grow and to share.
Thymus vulgaris
A safe creeping herb for pots and borders.
Want something added or spotted a problem? Let us know. This list only grows when a plant clears both the ASPCA and our own records.