Bird-Safe Plants For The Aviary

Short video showing some of the plants I keep in the outdoor aviary along with a list of over 100 + different species of plants including trees, pines, shrubs, palms, flowers, and herbs that are bird friendly for your aviary.

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NON-TOXIC PLANT LIST

Abelia – Abelia spp.
Acacia – Acacia spp. (some species)
African Daisy – Arctotis stoechadifolia
African Violet – Saintpaulina spp.
Aluminum Plant – Pilea cadierei
Aloe – Aloe spp. (fresh only)
Aralia – Aralia spp.
Arbutus – Arbutus spp.
Areca, Butterfly Cane – Areca lutescens
Ash – Fraxinus spp.
Asparagus Fern – Asparagus densiflorus
Aspen – Populus spp.
Aspidistra – Aspidistra spp.
Baby’s Tears – Helxine soleirolli
Baby’s Breath – Gypsophila paniculata
Bachelor Buttons – Centaurea cyanus
Barberry – Berberis spp.
Beech – Fagus, Nothofagus
Begonia – Begonia spp.
Birch – Betula spp.
Bird’s Nest Fern – Asplenium nidus
Blood Leaf Plant – Iresine herbstii and related spp.
Boston Fern – Nephrolepsis bostoniensis
Bougainvillea – Bougainvillea spp. (non-toxic but beware of thorns)
Brake, Ribbon, Dish – Pteris cretica
Bromeliads – Anans comosus
California Holly – Heteromeles arbutifolia
Calamint – Calamintha spp.
Calendula (Pot Marigold) – Calendula officinalis
Camellia – Camellia spp.
Chamomile – Chamaemelum nobile
Chickweed – Cerastium vulgatum, Stellaria media
Chicory – Chichorium intybus
Cissus Kangaroo Vines – Cissus spp.
Claw Cactus – Schlumbergera truncata
Coffee Tree – Coffea arabica (coffee is toxic)
Coleus – Coleus blumei
Comfrey – Symphytum officinalis
Corn Plant – Dracaena fragrans
Cottonwood – Populus spp.
Crabapple – Malus spp. (fruit only)
Creeping Jenny – Lysimachia spp.
Croton – Codiaeum variegatum  (house variety)
Dahlia – Dahlia spp.
Dandelion – Taraxacum officinalis
Date – Phoenix dactylifera
Daylily – Hemerocallis spp.
Dill – Anethum graveolen
Dogwood – Cornus spp.
Donkey Tail – Sedum morganianum
Dracaena – Dracaena spp.
Dragon Tree – Dracaena draco
Easter Cactus – Rhipsalidopsis spp.
Elderberry – Sambucus spp. (cooked ripe fruit only)
Elm – Ulmus spp.
European Fan – Chamaerops humilis
Fir – Abies spp.
Gold Dust Dracaena – Dracaena godseffiana
Echeveria – Echeveria spp.
Elephant Foot Tree – Beaucarnea recurvata
Eucalyptus – Eucalyptus sp.
Eugenia – Eugenia spp.
Gardenia – Gardenia jasminoides
Gloxinia – Sinningia speciosa
Grape Ivy – Cissus rhombifolia
Grape Vine – Vitis spp.
Hens and Chicks – Echeveria and Sempervivum sp.
Hibiscus – Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (and related species)
Honeysuckle – Lonicera spp.
Hoya – Hoya spp.
Impatiens – Impatiens spp.
Indian Hawthorne – Rhaphiolepsis spp.
Kalanchoe – Klanchoe blossfeldiana
Larch – Larix spp.
Lemon Balm – Melissa officinalis
Lilac – Syringa vulgaris and related species
Lilly (Easter or Tiger) – Lilium spp.
Magnolia – Magnolia spp.
Maidenhair Fern – Adiantum spp.
Manzanita – Arctostapylos manzanita
Mayapple – Podophyllum peltatum (fruit only)
Monkey Plant – Ruellia spp.
Moses-in-the-Cradle – Rhoeo spathacea
Moth Orchid – Phalaenopsis orchid
Nandina – Nandina domestica
Nasturtium – Tropaeolum majus
Natal Plum – Carissa macrocarpa
Nerve Plant – Fittonia verschaffeltti
Norfolk Island Pine – Araucaria excelsa
Orchids Brazilian, Fly, Christmas, Cocktail,
Dancing Doll, Easter,
Fiery Reed, Tiger,
Ghost Leafless,
Golden Lace,
Golden Shower, 
Jewel, Lace, Leopard,
Old World, Pansy, 
Rainbow, Scarlet,
Spice, Tailed
Parsley – Petroselinum spp.
Passionflower – Passiflora caerulea
Peppermint – Mentha x piperita
Peperomia – Peperomia spp.
Petunia – Petunia spp.
Pony Tail Palm – Beaucarnea recurvata
Popular – Populus spp.
Prayer Plant – Maranta leuconeura
Purple Passion, Purple Velvet – Gynura aurantiaca
Pyracantha – Pyracantha spp.
Raphiolepsis – Raphiolepis spp.
Rose – Rosa spp. (Non-toxic but beware of thorns)
Rubber Plant – Ficus elastica
Russian Olive – Elaeagnus augustifolia
Schefflera – Schefflera actinophylla
Sensitive Plant – Mimosa pudica
Spearmint – Mentha spicata
Spider Plant – Chlorophytum comosum
Spruce – Picea spp.
Squirrel’s Foot Fern – Davallia trichomanoides
Staghorn, Elk’s Horn – Platycerium bifurcatum
Star Jasmine – Trachelospermum jasminoides
String of Beads – Senecio rowleyanus
Swedish Ivy – Plectranthus australis
Sword Fern – Nephrolepis exaltata
Thistle – Cirsium spp.
Ti Plant – Cordyline terminalis
Violet – Viola spp.
Wandering Jew – Tradescantia fluminensis
Willow – Salix spp.
Zebra Plant – Aphelandra squarrosa

[H.C.Q.]

Thanks! My cockatiel loves nibbling the spider plant pups I prune off along with the long stems that I cut up and make into bird toys!

[psychedelicstarling]

You have a Beautiful aviary :) Thank you for sharing!!

[NiraKatsumi]

6:16 hoya is extremely toxic to parrots. I lost my first pair years back when they got to mine, they ate square centimeter total, one died in few minutes, other over the night.

[kienvo]

Thanks for sharing the info. Love your Aviary.

[ShanLBF]

First Comment..i like you're aviary so much ...., ❤🐦

[markkhalil]

amazing info thanks for sharing!! just the one thing my dude, the scrolling images move too fast and the names get off screen before even reading lol

[Ttenkampf]

Plant ID can sometimes be tough, I would have assumed the Alocasia you have to be Caladium since yours look so different to the Alocasia that I have in my terrariums.

[thegreenvibe]

How about common fruit trees and plants like mango, strawberries, blueberries, banana, pomegranate, watermelon etc.?

[franciscomelendez]

Once again, excellent video! Clearly answered some of my questions I sent you in my e-mail regarding aviary build. Nice research and useful list on aviary safe plants!!! Love your videos!!!
Note: Did you get to see email I sent you? Too long to post here or by phone test.
Thanks for the excellent information you provide to your viewers!! God Bless.

[spomenkodolosic]

Thank you so much for this list! Do you know maybe what is with " Heuchera" species? I could not find the information... Thank you

[timbradoespanoloriginalgal]

Gracias por compartir amigo fuerte abrazo y feliz día 10

[apollolouisehart]

Are apricot trees ok in there I have a few growing so I can stunt the trees and make walk over fruit fruit trees

[Lara-idtu]

How do they not chew the plants? I got some of those plants and they killed them in 2 seconds

[wynxamatina]

Are these safe for budgies too? I mean every bird is differen't

[lululuna]

Do I have to remove a bird nest, after the birds finished raising it's baby bird and moved out!?

[scottcarlon]

had trouble understanding the shrub that you recommend, could you spell it?

[sofiaoriana]

Do any of these grow in low light conditions?

[davescopes]

Thanks for sharing your video. I looked closely at the list but didn't see I've. I think it's just common I've we get in the UK. Hedera helix I think it's called. Is it safe. Thanks in advance. 👍

[ilkisimsonisim]

what about an indoor aviary would a bonsai would work ?
for mya budgies

[lagirl]

You should throw some baby crickets in there they are very healthy for birds