Safe food and plants list for parrots

What plants and food can you safely give your parrot? We’ve compiled an extensive list of plants, fruit and vegetables to help you on your way.

Tables of contents: What indoor plants can parrots eat? | What outdoor plants can parrots eat? | What fruit can parrots eat? | What vegetables can parrots eat? | Other fruits, salad vegetables and herbs

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Knowing what plants, fruit and vegetables are safe for your parrot can be difficult. Our list gives you some help and guidance.

You should remember that if the plants, vegetables or fruits have been sprayed with pesticides, then they may make your parrot poorly. Make sure you wash them before giving them to your bird.

What indoor plants can parrots eat?

African Violets	Coffee tree	Indian Laurel	Rubber plant
Aloe	Corn plant	Jade plant	Spider plant
Areca palm	Creeping fig	Kangaroo Vine	Umbrella tree
Australian laurel	Danish ivy	Lace Fern	Wandering jew
Bamboo palm	Dragon tree	Lady palm
Begonias	European fan palm	Paradise palm
Birds nest fern	Fiddle leaf fig	Parlour palm
Boston Fern	Laurel leaf fig	Pepperomia
Canary island palm	Flame nettle	Prayer plant
Christmas cactus	Hawaiian Scheffler	Purple passion

For more in depth advice and guidance on feeding your parrot, try reading: What your parrot can eat, diet and food ideas.

What outdoor plants can parrots eat?

American Bittersweet	Cotoneaster Firethorn	Poplar
Autumn Olive	Crab apple	Raspberry
Bamboo	Dogwood	Rose
Barberry	Elderberry (Common, European or Red)	Spruce
Bayberry	Balsam, (Douglas, Subalpine or White Fir)	Viburnum
Beech	Grape Ivy	Wax plant
Bladdernut	Huckleberry	Willow
Blueberry	Marigold
Comfrey	Nasturtium
Coral Berry	Pyracantha

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What fruit can parrots eat?

Apple	Papaya	Watermelon
Banana	Passion fruit
Butternut	Peaches
Cape Gooseberries	Pear
Cantaloupe	Pomegranate
Citrus Fruits	Satsuma
Grapes	Star fruit
Mango	Nectarines

Parrot eating corn on the cob

What vegetables can parrots eat?

Asparagus	Collard greens	Runner beans
Beetroot	Corn on the cob	Swede
Bell peppers	Courgette	Sweet potato
Broccoli	Ginger	Yam
Brussel sprouts	Grapes	Carrots
Buckwheat	Marrow	Cucumber
Butternut	Mushrooms*	Dandelion
Carrots	Pulses
Chillies	Radish

*Mushrooms are a food debated by many parrot experts. Some argue that button, cremini, portobello, and porcini mushrooms are a safe food for parrots. But, these types of mushrooms must be washed and boiled to remove any harmful toxins before feeding.

Other fruits, salad vegetables and herbs that your parrot can eat are:

Courgettes	Other winter squashes	Spinach
Kale	Parsley
Okra	Pumpkin

The diet information provided has been cross referenced against several different sources, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

Should you choose to follow the guidance provided you do so at your own risk. If you’re not sure what you should feed your parrot, we advise that you check with your vet.

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