Josh's Frogs
Safe Plants for Your Pets
At Josh's Frogs, we love plants! We also want to make sure you're providing only safe, harmless plants to your pets, we've compiled a list of plants that we work with that can potentially be hazardous to your animals. Please keep in mind that the animals we specialize in (amphibians) do not eat plants, so using potentially toxic plants in their vivaria is perfectly safe. All plants sold by Josh's Frogs are chemical free - no need to be concerned about fertilizers or pesticides when you buy from us! To purchase live terrarium and vivarium plants, please visit our website.
This list is not intended to be definitive - please research your plants thoroughly if you intend to use them in a situation in which they could be ingested.
'White Beauty"" Aloe vera plant
Aloe
Aloe can cause cramping and extreme indigestion if consumed in large amounts.
Variegated brake fern
Brake Fern (Pteridium species)
The fronds contain a compound which breaks down B vitamins.
Cacti variety
Cactus
Many species are toxic if consumed. Paired with the threat of physical harm via spines, please research any cacti species you plan on using carefully.
Caladium humboldtii 'Mini White'
Caladium (Caladium species)
Like Elephant's Ear, calcium oxalate crystals are present in the body and leaves of the plant. May cause irritation if consumed.
Diffenbachia 'snow'
Dumbcane (Diffenbachia species)
Raphides present. The sap poses a hazard to mucous membranes if a leaf or stem is broken.
Alocasia 'reginula' Black Velvet
Elephant's Ear (Alocasia, Calocasia species)
The entire plant contains raphides (calcium oxalate crystals) that can irritate the inside of the mouth when ingested.
Euphorbia milii 'Dwarf Apache' - Crown of Thorns
Euphorbia (Euphorbia species)
Just like cactus!
Ficus pumila 'Minima'
Ficus (Ficus species)
Sap is noxious to many animals. It may cause irritation to mucous membranes and eyes if leaves or stem is broken.
Ivy plants
Ivy (Hedera species)
This plant contains saponins, chemical compounds that are used to deter browsing. They are potently toxic to cold blooded animals and insects.
Spathiphyllum
Peace Lily (Spathyphyllum species)
Can be harmful if eaten. Sap can potentially cause reactions with skin or mucous membranes.
Pothos plant
Pothos (Epipremnum species)
Contains raphides.
Philodendron cordatum
Philodendron (Philodendron species)
Contain raphides, which may irritate the inside of mouth. Some animals (red foot tortoises in particular) do not seem bothered.
Venus fly trap
Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea species)
The entire plant is toxic. DO NOT keep with an animal that may consume this plant!
For a more extensive list of commonly grown plants that are harmful, as well as how they can inflict harm, please check out the following resource: