# Pet-safe indoor plants in the UAE (and the toxic ones to avoid)

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ASPCA's non-toxic list for cats and dogs, the common UAE houseplants it marks toxic, the 'money plant' naming trap, and what to do if your pet chews a leaf.  
By Plant Guide horticulture desk · published 2026-10-07 · 8 min read

## The short answer

ASPCA lists parlour palm, areca palm, kentia palm, lady palm, cast iron plant, ponytail palm, peperomia and moth orchid as non-toxic to both cats and dogs. It lists pothos, monstera, philodendron, peace lily, ZZ plant, snake plant, aglaonema, dracaena and jade as toxic. All of them are common in UAE homes and shops.

Two rules run through this guide. First, we use ASPCA status only, never a shop's 'pet-safe' label. Second, non-toxic does not mean safe to eat: ASPCA says eating any plant material can cause vomiting and stomach upset in dogs and cats, and that its list is not all-inclusive. If you think your pet has eaten a plant, call your vet.

## Non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA)

Each plant below has an ASPCA entry that lists it as non-toxic to both dogs and cats. Entries sometimes use a different Latin name from the one on a shop label, which the notes point out.

**Non-toxic to dogs and cats per ASPCA**

| Plant | ASPCA entry | Notes for a Dubai home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Parlour palm](https://plantguide.ae/plants/parlour-palm.md) | [Parlor palm](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/parlor-palm) | Copes with dim light and dry air (NC State). |
| [Areca palm](https://plantguide.ae/plants/areca-palm.md) | [Areca palm](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/areca-palm) | Widely sold, from small pots to large floor plants. |
| [Kentia palm](https://plantguide.ae/plants/kentia-palm.md) | [Kentia palm](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/kentia-palm) | Slow-growing. |
| [Lady palm](https://plantguide.ae/plants/lady-palm.md) | [Lady palm](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/lady-palm) | ASPCA names it Rhapis flabelliformus, the same genus as the Rhapis excelsa sold here. Withstands deep shade (NC State). |
| [Cast iron plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/cast-iron-plant.md) | [Cast iron plant](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/cast-iron-plant) | Partial to full shade and no direct sun (NC State). |
| [Ponytail palm](https://plantguide.ae/plants/ponytail-palm.md) | [Pony tail](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/pony-tail) | Wants full sun. Does well in dry indoor air (NC State). |
| [Spider plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/spider-plant.md) | [Spider plant](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/spider-plant) | The database says non-toxic. A 2019 ASPCA article calls it mildly toxic. See the FAQ. |
| [Moth orchid](https://plantguide.ae/plants/moth-orchid.md) | [Phalaenopsis orchid](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/phalaenopsis-orchid) | Keep out of direct summer sun (RHS). |
| [Peperomia](https://plantguide.ae/plants/peperomia.md) | [American rubber plant (Peperomia obtusifolia)](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/american-rubber-plant) | Check other peperomia types by name. ASPCA lists many of them separately. |
| [Hoya](https://plantguide.ae/plants/hoya.md) | [Sweetheart hoya](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/sweetheart-hoya) | ASPCA's entry is Hoya kerrii. NC State lists Hoya carnosa as non-toxic too. |
| [Chinese money plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/chinese-money-plant.md) | [ASPCA article on succulents (Pilea peperomioides)](https://www.aspca.org/news/are-succulents-safe-have-around-pets) | One of the plants sold as a 'money plant'. See the naming trap below. |
| [Money tree](https://plantguide.ae/plants/money-tree.md) | [Money tree (Pachira aquatica)](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/money-tree) | Not the same plant as jade, which is toxic. See the naming trap below. |
| [Calathea](https://plantguide.ae/plants/calathea.md) | [Calathea](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/calathea) | Check its plant page for humidity needs before you buy. |
| [Prayer plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/prayer-plant.md) | [Prayer plant](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/prayer-plant) | Listed under Calathea insignis. Needs high humidity (NC State). |
| [Nerve plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/nerve-plant.md) | [Nerve plant](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/nerve-plant) | ASPCA uses the name Fittonia verschaffeltii, a name often used for the same plant. |
| [Boston fern](https://plantguide.ae/plants/boston-fern.md) | [Boston fern](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/boston-fern) | Needs high humidity and soil that never dries out (NC State). |
| [Zebra haworthia](https://plantguide.ae/plants/zebra-haworthia.md) | [Zebra haworthia](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/zebra-haworthia) | ASPCA uses the older name Haworthia fasciata. |
| [African violet](https://plantguide.ae/plants/african-violet.md) | [African violet](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/african-violet) | ASPCA lists the genus as Saintpaulia. |
| [Bromeliad](https://plantguide.ae/plants/bromeliad.md) | [Orange star (Guzmania)](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/orange-star) | ASPCA's entry covers Guzmania. Check other bromeliads by name. |

**Easy and non-toxic**

- [Parlour palm](https://plantguide.ae/plants/parlour-palm.md) (Chamaedorea elegans): The cheapest real palm in Dubai shops, and one of the easiest: it takes dim rooms and dry air, grows slowly and is safe around cats and dogs. Keep it out of vent draughts and check for spider mites.
- [Areca palm](https://plantguide.ae/plants/areca-palm.md) (Dypsis lutescens): A feathery, multi-stemmed palm that is non-toxic to pets. It wants bright indirect light and steady moisture; dry AC air brings brown tips and spider mites, so check it often.
- [Kentia palm](https://plantguide.ae/plants/kentia-palm.md) (Howea forsteriana): The graceful, slow floor palm for living rooms and majlis. It copes with low light, dust and drier air and is listed as safe for cats and dogs, but it costs more and grows slowly, so buy the height you want.
- [Lady palm](https://plantguide.ae/plants/lady-palm.md) (Rhapis excelsa): A slow, clumping fan palm for shaded corners and formal rooms such as a majlis. It tolerates deep shade and low humidity, is listed as safe for cats and dogs, and needs patience, as it is very slow to grow.
- [Cast iron plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/cast-iron-plant.md) (Aspidistra elatior): A forest-floor plant that tolerates dark corners, dry air and missed waterings better than most houseplants. Listed as safe for cats and dogs. Slow, and happiest left alone, out of direct sun.
- [Ponytail palm](https://plantguide.ae/plants/ponytail-palm.md) (Beaucarnea recurvata): A sculptural, water-storing plant, not a true palm, that shrugs off dry AC air and missed waterings. It wants the brightest window you have, a pot that drains, and very little water. Listed as safe for cats and dogs.

## Common houseplants ASPCA lists as toxic

These are popular UAE houseplants with an ASPCA toxic listing. Many cause mouth and stomach problems, but a few are more serious, and any chewing deserves a call to your vet.

### Mouth and throat irritants (calcium oxalate)

**Toxic to dogs and cats per ASPCA: mouth and throat irritants**

| Plant | ASPCA entry | What ASPCA lists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Pothos](https://plantguide.ae/plants/pothos.md) | [Golden pothos](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/golden-pothos) | Mouth and throat irritation: burning, drooling, vomiting, trouble swallowing |
| [Monstera](https://plantguide.ae/plants/monstera.md) | [Swiss cheese plant](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/swiss-cheese-plant) | Mouth and throat irritation: burning, drooling, vomiting, trouble swallowing |
| [Philodendron](https://plantguide.ae/plants/philodendron.md) | [Heartleaf philodendron](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/heartleaf-philodendron) | Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting, trouble swallowing |
| [Peace lily](https://plantguide.ae/plants/peace-lily.md) | [Peace lily](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/peace-lily) | Mouth and throat irritation: burning, drooling, vomiting, trouble swallowing |
| [Aglaonema](https://plantguide.ae/plants/aglaonema.md) | [Chinese evergreen](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/chinese-evergreen) | Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting, trouble swallowing |
| [Anthurium](https://plantguide.ae/plants/anthurium.md) | [Flamingo flower](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/flamingo-flower) | Same signs. ASPCA's entry is Anthurium scherzeranum, the same genus. |
| [Dumb cane](https://plantguide.ae/plants/dumb-cane.md) | [Dumbcane](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/dumbcane) | Mouth and throat irritation: burning, drooling, vomiting, trouble swallowing. ASPCA also lists a proteolytic enzyme. |
| [Alocasia](https://plantguide.ae/plants/alocasia.md) | [Alocasia](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/alocasia) | Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting, trouble swallowing |
| [Arrowhead plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/arrowhead-plant.md) | [Arrow-head vine](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/arrow-head-vine) | Toxic because of calcium oxalates, the same group as pothos |
| [Dwarf umbrella tree](https://plantguide.ae/plants/dwarf-umbrella-tree.md) | [Schefflera](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/schefflera) | Intense burning of mouth, lips and tongue, drooling, vomiting |
| [ZZ plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/zz-plant.md) | [ASPCA article: houseplants that can cause trouble](https://www.aspca.org/news/these-houseplants-can-cause-trouble-your-pets) | Listed among the calcium oxalate plants. ASPCA describes the severity as low but still says to contact your vet. |

### Other toxic plants

**Toxic to dogs and cats per ASPCA: other plants**

| Plant | ASPCA entry | What ASPCA lists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Snake plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/snake-plant.md) | [Snake plant](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/snake-plant) | Saponins: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea |
| [Dracaena](https://plantguide.ae/plants/dracaena.md) and [Lucky bamboo](https://plantguide.ae/plants/lucky-bamboo.md) | [Dracaena](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/dracaena) | Saponins: vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, loss of appetite, drooling. Dilated pupils in cats. Lucky bamboo is a dracaena. |
| [Jade plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/jade-plant.md) | [Jade plant](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/jade-plant) | Vomiting, depression, incoordination |
| [Aloe vera](https://plantguide.ae/plants/aloe-vera.md) | [Aloe](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/aloe) | Vomiting, lethargy, diarrhoea |
| [Kalanchoe](https://plantguide.ae/plants/kalanchoe.md) | [Kalanchoe](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/kalanchoe) | Vomiting, diarrhoea, and rarely an abnormal heart rhythm |
| [String of pearls](https://plantguide.ae/plants/string-of-pearls.md) | [ASPCA article on succulents](https://www.aspca.org/news/are-succulents-safe-have-around-pets) | Stomach upset, mainly vomiting, and lethargy |
| [Spineless yucca](https://plantguide.ae/plants/spineless-yucca.md) | [Yucca](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/yucca) | Saponins: vomiting in dogs and cats |
| [Weeping fig](https://plantguide.ae/plants/weeping-fig.md) | [Fig (Ficus benjamina)](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/fig) | Ficin and psoralen: stomach and skin irritation |
| [Rubber plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/rubber-plant.md) | [Weeping fig (Ficus sp.)](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/weeping-fig) | We found no separate Ficus elastica entry. ASPCA lists Ficus species as toxic, so treat rubber plant as toxic. |
| [Ginseng ficus](https://plantguide.ae/plants/ficus-ginseng.md) | [Weeping fig (Ficus sp.)](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/weeping-fig) | We found no separate Ficus microcarpa entry. Treat it as toxic, like the other ficus. |
| [Fiddle-leaf fig](https://plantguide.ae/plants/fiddle-leaf-fig.md) | [ASPCA article: is that houseplant safe](https://www.aspca.org/news/houseplant-safe-your-pets) | Mildly toxic: mild stomach irritation, vomiting, diarrhoea. The sap can irritate skin. |
| [Bird of paradise](https://plantguide.ae/plants/bird-of-paradise.md) | [Bird of paradise flower](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/bird-paradise-flower) | Mild nausea, vomiting and drowsiness, mainly from the fruit and seeds |

> **Warning: Sago palm is the one to keep out of a home with pets.** ASPCA lists [sago palm](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/sago-palm) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses, with liver damage and liver failure among the signs. At least one UAE online shop sells it as a palm for pots. If you have a pet, skip it.

## Not on the ASPCA list we checked

Some plants sold in the UAE had no entry in the ASPCA database when we searched it on 7 October 2026. 'Not listed' is not the same as safe.

- [Air plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/air-plant.md) (Tillandsia): not on the ASPCA list; treat with caution.
- [Bird's nest fern](https://plantguide.ae/plants/birds-nest-fern.md) (Asplenium nidus): not on the ASPCA list; treat with caution. ASPCA lists a different Asplenium fern (Asplenium bulbiferum) as non-toxic, but not this species.
- [Croton](https://plantguide.ae/plants/croton.md) (Codiaeum variegatum): not on the ASPCA list; treat with caution.
- [Olive](https://plantguide.ae/plants/olive.md) (Olea europaea): not on the ASPCA list. ASPCA lists Russian olive and autumn olive, which are different plants. Treat with caution.

## The 'money plant' naming trap

Four different plants are sold as a money plant or money tree, and two of them are toxic. In UAE shops 'money plant' usually means pothos. Plntd sells 'Money Plant (Golden Pothos)', and Greensouq lists *Epipremnum aureum* as 'Money Plant'. That is the toxic one.

**One name, four plants**

| Name on the label | Plant | ASPCA status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money plant (the usual UAE meaning) | [Pothos](https://plantguide.ae/plants/pothos.md), *Epipremnum aureum* | Toxic to dogs and cats |
| Money tree, braided money tree | [Money tree](https://plantguide.ae/plants/money-tree.md), *Pachira aquatica* | Non-toxic to dogs and cats. ASPCA also lists 'money plant' as another name for it. |
| Jade plant, lucky plant, money tree | [Jade plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/jade-plant.md), *Crassula ovata* | Toxic to dogs and cats. ASPCA says jade is also called money tree or money plant and is not the same as Pachira. |
| Chinese money plant | [Chinese money plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/chinese-money-plant.md), *Pilea peperomioides* | Non-toxic (ASPCA article on succulents) |

The rule: buy by botanical name, not common name. Ask the shop for it or find it on the label, and match it to the ASPCA entries above. If a listing does not give one, treat the plant as unknown.

## Why shop 'pet-safe' labels can be wrong

A shop label is marketing, and nobody checks it against the ASPCA list for you. On 7 October 2026 we read one Dubai shop's 'pet-safe' collection page. It promised non-toxic plants for curious cats and dogs, yet it listed monstera, aglaonema, philodendron, syngonium and anthurium, which ASPCA lists as toxic. On another shop's pothos page, one section called the plant pet-friendly and non-toxic while its care summary said to keep it away from pets. ASPCA lists pothos as toxic.

A label can be right, but it is not evidence. Three habits help:

- Check the botanical name against the ASPCA entry, not the badge on the product.
- Beware shared names. 'Money plant', 'ribbon plant' and 'rubber plant' each cover more than one species.
- Expect old names. ASPCA still lists zebra haworthia as Haworthia fasciata and prayer plant under Calathea insignis, so match by genus as well as by name.

## If your pet chews a plant

1. **Move the plant out of reach.** Stop your pet eating more, and take the plant out of its reach (ASPCA).
2. **Note what it was.** Find the botanical name from the label or shop listing, take a photo of the plant, and note roughly how much was chewed and when.
3. **Call your vet straight away.** Tell them the plant's name. ASPCA's advice is to contact your local vet, or its own poison control line, if you suspect your pet has eaten a plant. ASPCA's line is US-based and charges a consultation fee. We could not confirm a UAE plant-poisoning helpline, so your vet is the first call. Save your vet's out-of-hours number now.
4. **Go to a vet hospital if swallowing or breathing is affected.** ASPCA says a pet that has trouble swallowing or breathing should be taken directly to a veterinary hospital.
5. **Follow your vet's instructions.** Do not try home remedies unless your vet tells you to.

This guide is not veterinary advice. For plants that cope with a dim flat, see our [low-light guide](https://plantguide.ae/guides/low-light-indoor-plants-dubai.md). For picks by room and situation, see [indoor plants for Dubai homes](https://plantguide.ae/guides/best-indoor-plants-dubai.md).

Choose houseplants by light, pets and room in the [indoor plants guide](https://plantguide.ae/indoor-plants.md).

## FAQ

**Is monstera safe for dogs and cats?**  
No. ASPCA lists Swiss cheese plant (*Monstera deliciosa*) as toxic to dogs and cats. It contains insoluble calcium oxalates, which cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting. Pothos, philodendron and peace lily are on the same list.

**Is pothos safe for pets?**  
No. ASPCA lists golden pothos (*Epipremnum aureum*) as toxic to dogs and cats. In the UAE it is often sold as 'money plant', so check the botanical name on the label.

**Is money tree safe for cats?**  
The braided money tree (*Pachira aquatica*) is non-toxic to cats and dogs according to ASPCA. Jade, which is sometimes also called money tree, is toxic. Buy by botanical name.

**Is spider plant safe for cats?**  
ASPCA's plant database lists spider plant as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A 2019 ASPCA article describes it as mildly toxic, with a risk of mild stomach upset. If your cat chews it regularly, watch for vomiting and call your vet if you are worried.

**Are succulents safe for pets?**  
It depends on the species. ASPCA lists zebra haworthia as non-toxic, and its succulents article lists Chinese money plant as non-toxic. It lists jade plant, aloe, kalanchoe and string of pearls as toxic.

**What if my pet nibbles a non-toxic plant?**  
ASPCA says eating any plant material can cause vomiting and stomach upset in dogs and cats, even from non-toxic plants. Contact your vet if you are worried or you are not sure which plant it was.

## Plants mentioned

[Parlour palm](https://plantguide.ae/plants/parlour-palm.md) · [Areca palm](https://plantguide.ae/plants/areca-palm.md) · [Spider plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/spider-plant.md) · [Cast iron plant](https://plantguide.ae/plants/cast-iron-plant.md) · [Ponytail palm](https://plantguide.ae/plants/ponytail-palm.md) · [Money tree](https://plantguide.ae/plants/money-tree.md)

## Related guides

- [Indoor plants for Dubai homes: what thrives with AC, low light and pets](https://plantguide.ae/guides/best-indoor-plants-dubai.md)
- [Low-light plants for dim Dubai apartments, hallways and bathrooms](https://plantguide.ae/guides/low-light-indoor-plants-dubai.md)
- [Brown tips, yellow leaves and pests: fixing common houseplant problems in Dubai](https://plantguide.ae/guides/indoor-plant-problems-dubai.md)
- [Where to buy indoor plants in Dubai, and what they cost](https://plantguide.ae/guides/where-to-buy-indoor-plants-dubai.md)

## Sources

- [ASPCA: Toxic and non-toxic plants (database)](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants)
- [ASPCA: Is that houseplant safe for your pets? (2019)](https://www.aspca.org/news/houseplant-safe-your-pets)
- [ASPCA: Are succulents safe to have around pets?](https://www.aspca.org/news/are-succulents-safe-have-around-pets)
- [ASPCA: These houseplants can cause trouble for your pets (2025)](https://www.aspca.org/news/these-houseplants-can-cause-trouble-your-pets)
- [ASPCA: Animal poison control](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control)
- [ASPCA entry: Golden pothos](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/golden-pothos)
- [ASPCA entry: Money tree](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/money-tree)
- [ASPCA entry: Jade plant](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/jade-plant)
- [ASPCA entry: Swiss cheese plant](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/swiss-cheese-plant)
- [ASPCA entry: Parlor palm](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/parlor-palm)
- [ASPCA entry: Sago palm](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/sago-palm)
- [Plntd: Money Plant (Golden Pothos), listing checked 7 October 2026](https://plntd.ae/products/golden-pothos-money-plant)
- [Greensouq: Epipremnum aureum, listing checked 7 October 2026](https://www.greensouq.ae/product/3030/epipremnum-aureum)
- [NC State Plant Toolbox: Chamaedorea elegans (parlour palm)](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/chamaedorea-elegans/)
- [NC State Plant Toolbox: Howea forsteriana (kentia palm)](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/howea-forsteriana/)
- [NC State Plant Toolbox: Rhapis excelsa (lady palm)](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/rhapis-excelsa/)
- [NC State Plant Toolbox: Aspidistra elatior (cast iron plant)](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/aspidistra-elatior/)
- [NC State Plant Toolbox: Beaucarnea recurvata (ponytail palm)](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/beaucarnea-recurvata/)
- [NC State Plant Toolbox: Hoya carnosa](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hoya-carnosa/)
- [NC State Plant Toolbox: Maranta leuconeura (prayer plant)](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/maranta-leuconeura/)
- [NC State Plant Toolbox: Nephrolepis exaltata (Boston fern)](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/nephrolepis-exaltata/)
- [NC State Plant Toolbox: Pachira aquatica (money tree)](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pachira-aquatica/)
- [RHS: Phalaenopsis growing guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/phalaenopsis/growing-guide)