Pet-Friendly Houseplants to Brighten Your Home

25 May 2018

Plants make a home feel warm and inviting, but they can also be a temptation for those curious pets in our lives. Many indoor plants are toxic for pets and result in serious illnesses if ingested. Check out this list of nontoxic plants that will add color and texture to your decor while keeping your furry friends safe.

A word of caution: While there are a number of plants that are technically safe for cats and dogs, it’s best to eliminate temptation and place all houseplants out of reach. It will save you from cleaning up a mess, plus prevent possible tummy aches and digestive problems in your pets. If your pet ever does ingest a plant, make sure to watch them closely for any signs of a negative reaction. Just because a plant is nontoxic for cats and dogs doesn’t mean ingesting it will make them feel good!

Safe Houseplants:

African violet
Air plant
Aluminum plant (or watermelon plant)
Areca palm
Baby rubber plant
Barberton daisy
Bamboo palm
Boston fern
Bromeliads
Burros tail succulent
Cast iron plant
Chinese fan palm
Christmas cactus
Donkey tail
Dwarf date palm
Echeveria
Friendship plant
Haworthia succulent
Jewel orchid
Lace flower vine
Lemon button fern
Lilyturf
Lipstick plant
Money plant
Moth orchids
Parlor palm
Peperomia
Phalaenopsis orchid
Polka dot plant
Ponytail palm
Prayer plant
Purple waffle plant
Spider plant
Staghorn fern
String of hearts
Swedish ivy
Zebra plant

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