Araceae
19 species in this database
19 of 19 Araceae species here are toxic to cats and dogs, all via insoluble calcium oxalates. They water every 4 to 21 days.
| Plant | Light | Water | Pet safe | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African mask plantAlocasia × mortfontanensis | Medium | 5–10d | No | Demanding |
| Arrowhead vineSyngonium podophyllum | Low | 6–11d | No | Easy |
| Blushing philodendronPhilodendron erubescens | Medium | 6–11d | No | Easy |
| CaladiumCaladium bicolor | Low | 4–9d | No | Demanding |
| Calla lilyZantedeschia aethiopica | Medium | 4–8d | No | Moderate |
| Chinese evergreenAglaonema commutatum | Low | 9–16d | No | Easy |
| Dragon tail plantEpipremnum pinnatum | Low | 7–12d | No | Easy |
| Dumb caneDieffenbachia seguine | Low | 7–12d | No | Easy |
| Flamingo flowerAnthurium andraeanum | Medium | 6–10d | No | Moderate |
| Heartleaf philodendronPhilodendron hederaceum | Low | 7–12d | No | Easy |
| Mini monsteraRhaphidophora tetrasperma | Medium | 5–10d | No | Easy |
| Peace lilySpathiphyllum wallisii | Low | 5–7d | No | Easy |
| PothosEpipremnum aureum | Low | 7–14d | No | Easy |
| Satin pothosScindapsus pictus | Low | 7–12d | No | Easy |
| Swiss cheese plantMonstera deliciosa | Medium | 7–10d | No | Easy |
| Swiss cheese vineMonstera adansonii | Medium | 6–11d | No | Easy |
| Tree philodendronPhilodendron bipinnatifidum | Medium | 7–12d | No | Easy |
| Zebra alocasiaAlocasia zebrina | Medium | 5–10d | No | Demanding |
| ZZ plantZamioculcas zamiifolia | Low | 14–21d | No | Easy |
What these share
Derived from the 19 entries above, not asserted about the family at large.
| Watering range across the family | Every 4 to 21 days for a 6-inch pot indoors |
|---|---|
| Native habitat recorded | tropical understory, wetland, canopy epiphyte, semi-arid |
| Toxic to cats and dogs | 19 of 19 — insoluble calcium oxalates |
| Least demanding here | Arrowhead vine, Easy. Scores 1 of 5: roots in a glass of water, tolerates a dim corner, and recovers from a missed fortnight. Grows faster than most people expect. |
Family membership is a rough guide to care, not a rule. It predicts toxic principle far better than it predicts watering: species in the same family routinely come from different habitats, and habitat is what sets the interval. Read the individual entry before acting on anything here.
Sources
- Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Plants of the World Online — family placement for 18 of 19 species (example)
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — toxicity classification, cited per species on each entry
- North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — poison severity where published
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder — pest and disease guidance, cited per species
Compiled and edited by Tony Valcarcel · 2026-09-11
Every figure on this page is computed from the species entries listed above.
Nothing here is a claim about Araceae beyond the plants in this database.