All 54 plants
Every plant in the picker, grouped by type. Each name opens a care page with light, watering, potting, winter and pet-safety notes, and the sources behind them.
Light uses NC State Extension’s definitions: sunny means 6 or more hours of direct sun, part sun 2 to 6 hours or dappled light, and shade or indoors under 2 hours. Pot sizes are our grouping: small up to about 5 litres, medium about 5 to 15 litres, large over 15 litres. A band is only a rough fit: for tomato, chilli, brinjal, lettuce and radish, extension services publish a minimum volume and depth, shown in the Pot column, and that minimum applies whatever the band. Work out your pot’s volume.
Foliage and indoor (20)
| Plant | Light | Pot | Care | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Areca palmDypsis lutescens | Sunny, Part sun | Large | Easy | ASPCA: non-toxic to cats and dogs |
| Arrowhead plantSyngonium podophyllum | Part sun | Medium | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| Boston fernNephrolepis exaltata | Part sun, Shade or indoors | Medium | Easy | ASPCA: non-toxic to cats and dogs |
| Chinese evergreenAglaonema species | Part sun, Shade or indoors | Small | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| ColeusColeus scutellarioides | Part sun, Shade or indoors | Medium | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| CrotonCodiaeum variegatum | Sunny, Part sun | Medium | Moderate | Not pet-safe (NC State) |
| Dumb caneDieffenbachia seguine | Part sun | Large | Moderate | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| Heartleaf philodendronPhilodendron hederaceum | Part sun, Shade or indoors | Small | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| Inch plantTradescantia zebrina | Sunny, Part sun | Small | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| Lucky bambooDracaena sanderiana | Part sun, Shade or indoors | Small | Moderate | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| Money plantEpipremnum aureum | Part sun, Shade or indoors | Small | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| MonsteraMonstera deliciosa | Part sun | Large | Moderate | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| Parlour palmChamaedorea elegans | Part sun, Shade or indoors | Medium | Easy | ASPCA: non-toxic to cats and dogs |
| Peace lilySpathiphyllum species | Part sun, Shade or indoors | Medium | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| PeperomiaPeperomia obtusifolia | Part sun | Small | Easy | ASPCA: non-toxic to cats and dogs |
| Prayer plantMaranta leuconeura | Part sun, Shade or indoors | Small | Not rated by our source | Pet safety not confirmed |
| Rubber plantFicus elastica | Part sun | Large | Easy | Not pet-safe (NC State) |
| Snake plantDracaena trifasciata (formerly Sansevieria trifasciata) | Part sun, Shade or indoors | Medium | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| Spider plantChlorophytum comosum | Part sun, Shade or indoors | Small | Moderate | ASPCA: non-toxic to cats and dogs |
| ZZ plantZamioculcas zamiifolia | Part sun, Shade or indoors | Medium | Easy | Not pet-safe (NC State) |
Succulent (4)
| Plant | Light | Pot | Care | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe veraAloe vera | Sunny, Part sun | Small | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| Desert roseAdenium obesum | Sunny | Medium | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| Jade plantCrassula ovata | Sunny, Part sun | Medium | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| KalanchoeKalanchoe blossfeldiana | Part sun | Small | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
Flowering (12)
| Plant | Light | Pot | Care | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AnthuriumAnthurium andraeanum | Part sun | Small | Moderate | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| BougainvilleaBougainvillea glabra | Sunny, Part sun | Large | Easy | Pet safety not confirmed |
| ChrysanthemumChrysanthemum × morifolium | Sunny, Part sun | Medium | Moderate | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| Dwarf sunflowerHelianthus annuus (dwarf cultivars) | Sunny | Medium | Easy | Pet safety not confirmed |
| HibiscusHibiscus rosa-sinensis | Sunny, Part sun | Large | Moderate | Pet safety not confirmed |
| IxoraIxora coccinea | Sunny | Large | Easy | ASPCA: non-toxic to cats and dogs |
| MarigoldTagetes erecta | Sunny, Part sun | Medium | Easy | Pet safety not confirmed |
| Mogra (Arabian jasmine)Jasminum sambac | Sunny | Large | Not rated by our source | ASPCA: non-toxic to cats and dogs |
| Moss rosePortulaca grandiflora | Sunny | Small | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| PeriwinkleCatharanthus roseus | Sunny, Part sun | Small | Easy | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| RoseRosa species | Sunny | Medium | Not rated by our source | ASPCA: non-toxic to cats and dogs |
| ZinniaZinnia elegans | Sunny | Medium | Moderate | ASPCA: non-toxic to cats and dogs |
Herb (7)
| Plant | Light | Pot | Care | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CorianderCoriandrum sativum | Sunny, Part sun | Small | Easy | ASPCA: non-toxic to cats and dogs |
| LemongrassCymbopogon citratus | Sunny | Large | Moderate | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| MethiTrigonella foenum-graecum | Sunny | Small | Moderate | Pet safety not confirmed |
| MintMentha spicata | Sunny, Part sun | Medium | Moderate | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| RosemarySalvia rosmarinus | Sunny | Medium | Moderate | ASPCA: non-toxic to cats and dogs |
| Sweet basilOcimum basilicum | Sunny, Part sun | Medium | Easy | ASPCA: non-toxic to cats and dogs |
| TulsiOcimum tenuiflorum | Sunny | Medium | Needs regular attention | Pet safety not confirmed |
Vegetable or spice (11)
| Plant | Light | Pot | Care | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrinjalSolanum melongena | Sunny | Large: needs at least 19 litres and 30.5 cm of depth | Moderate | Not pet-safe (NC State) |
| ChilliCapsicum annuum | Sunny | Medium: needs at least 11.4 litres and 30.5 cm of depth | Easy | Pet safety not confirmed |
| GingerZingiber officinale | Part sun | Large | Moderate | Pet safety not confirmed |
| Leafy amaranthAmaranthus species | Sunny, Part sun | Small | Easy | Pet safety not confirmed |
| LettuceLactuca sativa | Sunny, Part sun | Small: needs at least 1.9 litres and 15.2 cm of depth | Moderate | Pet safety not confirmed |
| OkraAbelmoschus esculentus | Sunny | Large | Moderate | Pet safety not confirmed |
| RadishRaphanus sativus | Sunny, Part sun | Small: small radishes need at least 1.9 litres and 10.2 cm of depth | Moderate | Pet safety not confirmed |
| SpinachSpinacia oleracea | Sunny, Part sun | Small | Moderate | Pet safety not confirmed |
| Spring onionAllium cepa | Sunny | Medium | Moderate | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| TomatoSolanum lycopersicum | Sunny | Large: needs at least 19 litres and 30.5 cm of depth | Needs regular attention | ASPCA: toxic to pets |
| TurmericCurcuma longa | Sunny, Part sun | Large | Moderate | Pet safety not confirmed |
General gardening information, not professional advice. Plant toxicity details are a starting point, not veterinary or medical advice: if a pet or child may have eaten a plant, contact a veterinarian or doctor promptly.
Sources for this list
- Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List: Dogs, ASPCA Animal Poison Control. Checked 26 October 2026.
- Extension Gardener Handbook, Chapter 18: Plants Grown in Containers, NC State Extension. Checked 26 October 2026.