SAFE Plants for Birds -- TOXIC Plants for Birds
This list is a compilation of several different lists printed by various bird clubs and magazines and some local common knowledge about plants that are non-toxic and safe for birds. Always use caution and common sense in your plant choices. Remember that birds have a delicate system and that a large quantity of any plant or fruit could upset their systems.
SAFE Plants for Birds
(Common Name-Botanical Name-Family Name)
AcaciaAcacia (many species) Acaceae (Acacia)
African Violets Saintpaulia Species Gesneriaceae (Gesneriad)
Aloe Aloespecies - Watch for spines Liliaceae (Lily)
Areca, Butterfly Cane Chrysalidocarpus Lutescens Palmae (Palm)
Asparagus Fern (See Ferns)
Liliaceae (Lily) Australian Umbrella Tree
Schefflera Actinophylla Araliaceae (Aralia)
Baby's Tears Helxine Soleirolii Urticaceae
Bamboo Arundinaria Species Gramineae (Grass)
Bird Nest Fern (See Ferns) Aaspleniunz Nidus Filices (Fern)
Begonia Begonia Species Begoniaceae (Begonia)
Bougainvillea Watch For Spines: Nyctaginaceae
BROMELIADS: Watch For Spines: Aechmea Spp. Bilbergia Spp., Bronwelia Spp. Cryptantyhus Spp., Guzmania Spp., Neoregelia Spp., Tillandsia Spp., Vriesia Spp. Bromeliaceae (Bromellads)
Chickweed Cerastium Vulgatum
Christmas Cactus Zygocactus or Schlumbergera Species Cactaceae (Cactus)
Cissus Kangaroo Vines Cissus Antartica Vitaceae (Grape) Coffee Tree Coffea Arabica (Coffee is Toxic)
Rubiaceae Coleus Coleus Spp. Labiatae (Mint)
Corn Plant Dracaena Massangeana Lilaceae (Lily)
Crabapple Malus Spp. Rosaceae (Rose)
Creeping Charlie Pilea Nummariifolia Urticaceae
Dandelion Taraxacum Officinale Compositae (Sunflower)
Dogwood Cornus Species Cornaceae
Donkey Tail (Burro's Tail) Sedum Morganianum Crassulaceae (Crassula)
Dracaena Dracaena Species Liliaceae (Lily) Dragon Tree Dracaena Draco Liliaceae (Lily)
Easter Cactus Rhipsalidopsis Species Cactaceae (Cactus)
Gold Dust Dracaena Dracaena Godseffiana Liliaceae (Lily)
Elephant Foot Tree Beaucarnea Recurvata Llliaceae (Lily)
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus Species-Do Not Use Any Parts Used in Flower Arrangements Myrtaceae (Eucalyptus)
FERNS: Asparagus, (Not A True Fern) Bird Nest Fern Boston Fern Brake, Ribbon, Dish Button Motherfern Maidenhair Sword Squirrel's Foot, Deer's Foot, Fiji Polypody, Ball, Staghorn, Elk's Horn Asparagus Densiflorus
Asplenium Nidus Nephrolepsis Bostoniensis Pteris Cretica Pellaea Rotundifolia Asplenium Bulbferum Adiantum Species Nephrolepis Exaltata Davallia Species
Polvpodium Aureum Platycerium Diversifolium Liliaceae (Lily)
Filices (Fern) Filices (Fern) Filices (Fern) Filices (Fern) Filices (Fern) Filices (Fern) Filices (Fern) Filices (Fern)
Filices (Fern) Filices (Fern)
FIGS: Creeping Fig Edible Fig Fiddleleaf Fig Laurel Leaf Rubber Plant Weeping Ficus Pumila Ficus Carica Ficus Lyrata
Ficus Elastica Ficus Benjamina Moraceae (Fig) Moraceae (Fig) Moraceae (Fig) Moraceae (Fig) Moraceae (Fig) Moraceae (Fig) Gardenia Gardenia Jasminoides (Not Jasmine) Rubiaceae Gold Dust Dracaena Godseffiana Liliaceae (Lily) Grape Ivy Rhoicissus Rhomboidea Vitaceae (Grape) Hen and Chickens Echeveria And Sempervivum Species Crassulaceae (Crassula) Hibiscus Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Malvaceae (Malva) Jade Plant Crassula Portulacea or Argentea Crassulaceae (Crassula) Kalanchoe Kalanchoe Species Crassulaceae (Crassula) Magnolia Magnolia Species Magnoliaceae (Magnolia) Mango Mangifera Indica Anacardiaceae Marigold Tagetes Species Compositae (Sunflower) Monkey Plant Ruellia Species Acanthaceae Mother-In-Laws TongueSansevieria Species Watch For Spines Liliaceae (Lily) Nasturtium Tropaeolum Majus Tropaeolaceae Natal Plum Carissa Grandiflora Only Fruits! Apocynaceae (Oleander)**| Nerve Plant Fittonia Verschaffeltii Acanthaceae Norfolk Island Pine Araucaria Excelsa Araucariaceae PALMS: Areca Bamboo, Fern Date European Fan Fan
Fishtail
Howeia Kentia Lady Parlour
Phoenix (Date Palm) Pony Tail Palm (Not A True Palm) Pygmy Date Rhapis Roebelin, Lady Palm Sago (Not a true palm) Sentry Palm Wine Palm Chrysalidocarpus Species Rhapis Excelsa Phoenix Dactylifera Chamaerops Humilis Trachycarpus Jortunei Livistona Species, Chamaerops Humilis Caryota Species Fruits Are Toxic Howeia Species Howeia Forsteriana Rhapis Excelsa Chamaedorea Elegans, Neanthe Bella Phoenix canariensis Beaucarnea Recurvata
Rhapis Excelsas Phoenix Roebelinsi Cycas Revoluta Howiea Species Jubaea- Fruits Are Toxic Palmae (Palm) Palmae (Palm) Palmae (Palm) Palmae (Palm) Palmae (Palm)
Palmae (Palm)
Palmae (Palm) Palmae (Palm) Palmae (Palm) Palmae (Palm)
Palmae (Palm) Liliaceae (Lily)
Palmae (Palm) Palmae (Palm) Palmae (Palm) Cycadaceae (Cycad) Palmae (Palm) Palmae (Palm) Passion Flower Vine Passiflora Species Passifloraceae Peperomia Peperomia Species Piperaceae (Peperomia) Petunia Petunia Species Solanaceae (Tomato/Potato) ** Pittosporum Pittosporum Species Pittosporaceae Pony Tail Palm (Not A Palm) Beaucarnea Recurvata Liliaceae (Lily) Pothos Scindapsus Species Araceae (Philodendron Prayer Plant Maranta Leuconeura Marantaceae (Maranta) Purple Passion (Purple Nettle) Gynura Aurantiaca Compositae (Sunflower) Pyracantha (Ripe Berries Only) Pyracantha Crenato-Serrata Rosaceae ( Rose) Red-Margined Dracaena Dracaena Marginata Liliaceae (Lily) Sago Palm (Not a True Palm) Cycas Revoluta Cycadaceae (Cycad) Schefflera (Umbrella) Schefflera Actinophylla Araliaceae (Aralia) Sensitive Plant Mimosa Species Leguminosae (Pea) ** Snake Plant Sansevieria Species Liliaceae (Lily) Spider or Airplane PlantChlorophytum Comosum Liliaceae (Lily) Swedish Ivy Plectranthus Species, Coleus SpeciesLabiatae (Mint) Rubber Plant Ficus Elastica Moraceae (Fig) Thanksgiving Cactus Zygocactus or Schlumbergera Species Cactaceae (Cactus) Thistle Cirsium Species Compositae (Sunflower) Toyon Tree or California Heteromeles (Phitonia) Arbutifolia Holly (Ripe Berries) Wandering Jew Tradescantia Fluminensis Commelinaceae White Clover Trifolium Repens Leguminosae (Pea) ** Umbrella Plant Schefflera Actinophylla Araliaceae (Aralia) Velvet Plant (Purple Passion) Gynura Aurantiaca Compositae (Sunflower) Yucca Yucca Species-Watch for Spines Liliaceae (Lily) Zebra Plant Aphelandra Squarrosa Calathea zebrina Acanthaceae, Marantaceae Bromeliaceae
** These Families Are Usually Toxic.
......................................................................................................................TOXIC Plants for Birds
Poisonous Plants and Toxic Chemicals that are Hazardous to Birds. Printable chart. Protect Your Bird from Poisons and Toxic Chemicals
Print this Chart as a Reminder of What Poisonous Plants and Chemicals Can Harm Your Pet Bird
Poisonous Plants that are Harmful to Birds: Amaryllis Avocado Azalea Balsam Pear Baneberry Beans: Castor, Horse, Peas, Navy, Glory Bird Of Paradise Black Locust Blue-Green Algae Boxwood Calla Lily Cherry Tree Christmas Candle Coral Plant Daffodil Dieffenbachia Eggplant Elephant's Ear Foxglove Hemlock Holly Hyacinth Hydrangea Indian Turnip Iris Ivy ** All Types Java Bean Jerusulem Cherry Jimsonweed Juniper Larkspur Lily of the Valley Lobelia Locoweed Marijuana Mayapple Mistletoe Mock Orange Morning Glory Narcissus Oak Oleander Philodendron Poison Ivy & Oak Poinsettia Pikeweed Potato Privet Rhododendron Rhubarb Rosary Peas Sandbox Tree Skunk Cabbage Snowdrop Sweet Pea Tobacco Virginia Creeper Wisteria Yam Bean Yew Sources of Fumes that are Toxic to Birds Asbestos Bleach / Chlorine Carbon Monoxide Cigarette Smoke Diazanon Flea Bombs and Collars Floor Polishes Formaldehyde Hair Dye and Spray House Paint Kerosene Matches Moth Balls Nail Polish & Remover Oil Paint Oven Cleaner Overheated Nonstick Cookware **Teflons** Paint Remover Perfume Permanent Wave Solution Pesticides Shoe Polish and Cleaners Spot Removers Spray Starch Suntan Lotions Surgical Acrylics Toilet Cleaners Wax ***This is by no means a complete list. If you are unsure, read the label, seek more information from maker. When in doubt, don't use!!
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Last modified: February 21, 2005
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