Top Pet-Friendly Indoor Plants
Published: Monday 13 January 2025
Pet-Safe Plants: Beautiful Greenery That Won't Harm Your Furry Friends
At some point, the allure of lush greenery will captivate even the most disciplined pets. However, many popular houseplants pose risks to our beloved companions. To give you peace of mind (and fewer emergency vet visits), we've curated a collection of our top pet-friendly plant picks.
Calatheas Commonly called Prayer Plants, these stunning calatheas offer non-toxic beauty that's safe for your four-legged family members and simple to maintain! Their striking, multi-toned foliage complements mid-century modern décor perfectly.
Parlour Palm Completely safe for both cats and dogs, the Parlour Palm transforms any space with tropical vibes while delivering exceptional air-purifying benefits. Requiring only a few hours of indirect sunlight daily, these palms offer flexible placement options for your interior styling needs!
Boston Fern Authentic ferns like the Boston Fern are pet-safe and make outstanding houseplants – particularly valuable during winter months as they eliminate harmful airborne toxins while boosting indoor humidity! Brighten your living spaces with these luxurious, verdant beauties.
Echeverias Most succulent varieties are non-toxic and pose no danger to pets if consumed. Echeverias are certified pet-safe and absolutely gorgeous! Their low-maintenance nature and vibrant colours make them perfect accent pieces throughout your home. We love featuring them in our enchanting terrariums!
Spider Plants Also called ribbon plants or airplane plants, spider plants earn top marks from veterinarians! Safe for cats and dogs, these hardy specimens thrive in various light, water, and soil conditions. They're also fantastic natural air purifiers!
Orchids Among the most sophisticated plants available, we're delighted to confirm that most orchid varieties are non-poisonous! Specifically, phalaenopsis orchids are pet-safe, so your canine or feline companions can coexist safely with these elegant blooms.
Pileas The Pilea Peperomioides, nicknamed the Chinese money tree or UFO plant (one glance at those distinctive round leaves explains why)! They're effortless to cultivate and—crucially—completely safe for cats and dogs.
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