Pet-Friendly Houseplants to Brighten Your Home

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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