Canaries: plant evidence
Not listed does not mean safe.
Evidence exists for 5 of 164 plants. No evidence collected in this database yet for the other 159.
Sources covering Canaries
- Avian toxicoses: a review (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2025) β 3 claims
- Evaluation of selected plants for their toxic effects in canaries β 4 claims
- Merck Veterinary Manual β Houseplants and Ornamentals Toxic to Animals β 1 claims
- Avocado (Persea americana) intoxication in caged birds β 1 claims
Evidence applies only to the animal named by the source. Read claim scope notes before interpreting a listing.
β Toxic

Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia
β Toxic for CanariesCanaries: β ToxicRead the evidence β
Oleander
Nerium oleander
β Toxic for CanariesCanaries: β ToxicRead the evidence β
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
β Toxic for CanariesCanaries: β ToxicRead the evidence β
Avocado
Persea americana
β Toxic for CanariesCanaries: β ToxicRead the evidence β
! Caution

English Yew
Taxus baccata
! Caution for CanariesCanaries: ! CautionRead the evidence β
β Conflicting sources
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β Non-toxic
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No evidence collected in this database yet (159 plants)
No collected claim covers these plants for this animal. It does NOT mean safe.
- African Violet
- Aloe
- Areca Palm
- Bamboo Palm
- Boston Fern
- Calathea
- Cast Iron Plant
- Christmas Cactus
- Corn Plant
- Devils Ivy
- Easter Lily
- English Ivy
- Haworthia
- Heartleaf Philodendron
- Jade Plant
- Money Tree
- Parlor Palm
- Peace Lily
- Peperomia Rotundifolia
- Phalaenopsis Orchid
- Prayer Plant
- Sago Palm
- Snake Plant
- Spider Plant
- Split Leaf Philodendron
- Swedish Ivy
- Tulip
- Alocasia
- Aluminum Plant
- Amaryllis
- Arrow-Head Vine
- Asparagus Fern
- Begonia
- Bird of Paradise
- Burro's Tail
- Caladium
- Chinese Evergreen
- Clivia Lily
- Coleus
- Crape Myrtle
- Cyclamen
- Dracaena
- Flamingo Flower
- Gardenia
- Geranium
- Hibiscus
- Wax Plant
- Kalanchoe
- Kentia Palm
- Lipstick Plant
- Madagascar Dragon Tree
- Nerve Plant
- Pilea Microphylla
- Poinsettia
- Polka Dot Plant
- Pony Tail
- Schefflera
- Swiss Cheese Plant
- Ti-Plant
- Inch Plant
- Venus Fly Trap
- Weeping Fig
- Yucca
- Common Staghorn Fern
- Blue Echeveria
- Ghost Plant
- Hens and Chickens
- Azalea
- Rhododendron
- Boxwood
- Camellia
- Chrysanthemum
- Daffodil
- Hyacinth
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Lavender
- Lily of the Valley
- Garden Marigold
- Morning Glory
- Peony
- Petunia
- Primrose
- Rose
- Common Snapdragon
- Sunflower
- Sweet Pea
- Larkspur
- Lantana
- Wisteria
- English Holly
- Mistletoe "American"
- Tiger Lily
- Asian Lily
- Stargazer Lily
- Day Lilies (many varieties)
- Cycads
- Autumn Crocus
- Castor Bean Plant
- Buttercup
- Black Walnut
- Horse Chestnut
- Mountain Laurel
- Plantain Lily
- Heavenly Bamboo
- Basil
- Catnip
- Chamomile
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Garlic
- Lemon Balm
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Thyme
- Tarragon
- Onion
- Tomato Plant
- Rhubarb
- Apple
- Cherry
- Peach
- Macadamia Nut
- Lemon
- Lime
- Banana
- Cucumber
- Strawberry
- Bay Laurel
- Lemon Grass
- Leek
- Fennel
- Sweet Potato Vine
- Bamboo
- Zinnia
- Dahlia
- Carnation
- Hosta
- Clematis
- Crossandra
- Impatience Plant
- Purple Passion Vine
- Satin Pothos
- Kenilworth Ivy
- Elephant Ears (Colocasia esculenta)
- Brunfelsia
- Jerusalem Cherry
- Pencil Cactus
- Night Blooming Cereus
- Rosary Pea
- Coral Bells
- Nasturtium
- Pansy Orchid
- Gloxinia
- Mother of Millions