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Non-Toxic, Pet Safe Plants in Queensland: An A-Z Guide
This resource is specifically designed for those living in or visiting the Queensland region, aiming to offer valuable insights into plants that are safe and non-toxic. Our comprehensive A-Z list includes each plant’s scientific name, highlighting varieties that are pet-friendly and harmless if ingested. This guide is an essential tool for homeowners, gardening enthusiasts, and pet parents who wish to cultivate a safe and welcoming environment in their gardens and homes. It provides the knowledge needed to confidently choose plants that pose no threat to your pets and family.
The list is frequently updated to ensure the latest information is available. The plants are organised alphabetically for easy reference.
African Daisy | Osteospermum spp. |
African Spear Plant | Sansevieria cylindrica |
African Violet | Saintpaulia spp. |
Aloe Vera | Aloe barbadensis miller (Note: The gel is safe, but the skin can be mildly toxic) |
Areca Palm | Dypsis lutescens |
Bamboo Palm | Chamaedorea seifrizii |
Banana | Musa spp. |
Barley Grass | Hordeum vulgare |
Basil (Sweet) | Ocimum basilicum |
Beetroot | Beta vulgaris |
Begonia | Begonia spp. (except for Begonia tuberosa) |
Bird’s Nest Fern | Asplenium nidus |
Blue Daisy | Felicia amelloides |
Blue Echeveria | Echeveria glauca |
Borage | Borago officinalis |
Boston Fern | Nephrolepis exaltata |
Bottlebrush | Callistemon spp. |
Bromeliad | Bromeliaceae family |
Burro’s Tail | Sedum morganianum |
Butterfly Bush | Buddleja davidii |
Button Fern | Pellaea rotundifolia |
Calathea Orbifolia | Calathea orbifolia |
Calendula | Calendula officinalis |
Camellia | Camellia spp. |
Canna Lily | Canna spp. |
Carrot | Daucus carota |
Cast Iron Plant | Aspidistra elatior |
Cat Grass | Dactylis glomerata |
Catnip | Nepeta cataria |
Celosia | Celosia spp. |
Chamomile | Matricaria chamomilla |
Chervil | Anthriscus cerefolium |
Chia | Salvia hispanica |
Chickweed | Stellaria media |
Christmas Cactus | Schlumbergera bridgesii |
Christmas Orchid | Calanthe triplicata |
Cilantro (Coriander) | Coriandrum sativum |
Cliff Brake Fern | Pellaea rotundifolia |
Cockscomb | Celosia cristata |
Coleus | Coleus spp. |
Coral Bells | Heuchera spp. |
Coreopsis | Coreopsis spp. |
Cornflower | Centaurea cyanus |
Cosmos | Cosmos spp. |
Cucumber | Cucumis sativus |
Dandelion | Taraxacum officinale |
Dianthus | Dianthus spp. |
Dill Fern | Anethum graveolens |
Dwarf Date Palm | Phoenix roebelenii |
Echeveria | Echeveria spp.
Fennel | Foeniculum vulgare |
Feverfew | Tanacetum parthenium |
Flame Violet | Episcia reptans |
Freckle Face | Hypoestes phyllostachya |
Friendship Plant | Pilea involucrata |
Fuchsia | Fuchsia spp. |
Garden Marigold | Calendula officinalis |
Gazania | Gazania spp. |
Geranium | Pelargonium spp. |
Gerbera Daisy | Gerbera jamesonii |
Globe Amaranth | Gomphrena globosa |
Globe Thistle | Echinops spp. |
Gloxinia | Sinningia speciosa |
Goldfish Plant | Nematanthus spp. |
Haworthia | Haworthia spp. |
Heather | Calluna vulgaris |
Hens and Chicks | Sempervivum tectorum |
Hibiscus | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis |
Impatiens | Impatiens spp.
Jasmine | Jasminum spp. |
Joe-Pye Weed | Eutrochium purpureum |
Kale | Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Lamb’s Ear | Stachys byzantina |
Lavender | Lavandula spp. |
Lemon Balm | Melissa officinalis |
Lemon Grass | Cymbopogon citratus |
Lemon Verbena | Aloysia citrodora |
Lettuce | Lactuca sativa |
Licorice Plant | Helichrysum petiolare |
Lipstick Plant | Aeschynanthus spp. |
Lipstick Vine | Aeschynanthus radicans |
Living Stone | Lithops spp. |
Madagascar Jasmine | Stephanotis floribunda |
Maidenhair Fern | Adiantum spp. |
Maranta (Prayer Plant) | Maranta leuconeura |
Marigold | Tagetes spp. |
Mint | Mentha spp. |
Money Tree | Pachira aquatica |
Mosaic Plant | Fittonia verschaffeltii |
Moth Orchid | Phalaenopsis spp. |
Nasturtium | Tropaeolum majus
Oat Grass | Avena sativa |
Orchid | Orchidaceae family |
Pansy | Viola x wittrockiana |
Paperwhite | Narcissus papyraceus |
Parlor Palm | Chamaedorea elegans |
Parsley | Petroselinum crispum |
Peony | Paeonia spp. |
Peperomia | Peperomia spp. |
Petunia | Petunia spp. |
Phalaenopsis Orchid | Phalaenopsis spp. |
Polka Dot Plant | Hypoestes phyllostachya |
Ponytail Palm | Beaucarnea recurvata |
Purple Coneflower | Echinacea purpurea |
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Rattlesnake Plant | Calathea lancifolia |
Rex Begonia | Begonia rex-cultorum |
Rose | Rosa spp. |
Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis |
Sage | Salvia officinalis |
Snapdragon | Antirrhinum majus |
Spearmint | Mentha spicata |
Spider Plant | Chlorophytum comosum |
Spiderwort | Tradescantia spp. |
Staghorn Fern | Platycerium spp. |
Strawberry | Fragaria × ananassa |
Sunflower | Helianthus annuus |
Swedish Ivy | Plectranthus verticillatus |
Sweet Potato Vine | Ipomoea batatas |
Thyme | Thymus vulgaris |
Tickseed | Coreopsis spp. |
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Valerian | Valeriana officinalis |
Venus Flytrap | Dionaea muscipula |
Watermelon Peperomia | Peperomia argyreia |
Wax Plant | Hoya carnosa |
Wheatgrass | Triticum aestivum |
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Zebra Haworthia | Haworthia fasciata |
Zinnia | Zinnia spp. |
