Health Benefits of Nature and Dog-Friendly Plants
Nature has been proven to provide measurable health benefits. Studies show that exposure to nature or even city “greenspaces” had beneficial health effects, including a decrease in cortisol levels, heart rate, and cholesterol. Other studies showed the incidence of stroke, hypertension, asthma, and heart disease decreased. Having a bit of nature in and around your home can provide a link to nature and its benefits. However, not all plants are safe for all members of our home, especially those of the K9 variety. With that in mind, here is a list of some dog-friendly plants:
Annuals
- Alyssum
- Amaranthus
- Begonia
- Calendula
- Celosia
- Crossandra
- Impatiens
- Nasturtium
- Petunia
- Snapdragon
- Zinnia
Houseplants
- African Violet
- Begonia, Rex
- Bloodleaf/Iresine
- Chenille Plant
- Cub Moss
- False Aralia
- Fern, Boston
- Fern, Button
- Orchid, Phalaenopsis
- Parlor Palm
- Peacock Plant
- Peperomia
- Piggyback plant
- Pilea
- Polka-dot plant
- Prayer plant
- Spider plant
- Wax plant
Perennials
- Arctotis
- Baby’s Tears
- Bachelor’s buttons
- Blue Marguerite Daisy
- Campanula
- Canna Lily
- Catmint
- Coral Bells
- Coreopsis
- Daylily
- Fuchsia
- Gerbera Daisy
- Hollyhock
- Phlox, Creeping
- Red Hot Poker
- Zinnia, Creeping
Trees
- Amur Maple
- Canary Date Palm
- Crape Myrtle
- Hawthorn
- Windmill Palm
Succulents
- Aptenia
- Burro’s Tail
- Christmas Cactus
- Echeveria
- Fairy Washboard/Hawthornia
- Ponytail Palm
- Prickly Pear
- Stonecrop/Sedum album
Shrubs
- Aralia, Japanese
- Bamboo, Golden
- Banana
- Bottlebrush, Lemon
- Butterfly Iris/Dietes
- Camellia
- Cast Iron Plant
- Forsythia
- Mock Orange/Pittosporum
- Oregon Grape
- Rose
- Silverberry Elaeagnus
- Star Jasmine
To be clear, these plants are known by the ASPCA to be non-toxic to dogs, we definitely discourage allowing your pet to eat any of these plants. For more information, talk to one of our Pets or Plants Experts and get customized advice by submitting a request through our Mavyn website