Pet Friendly Non-Toxic Houseplants
So many of us that have a love for houseplants also have lovable furry friends that we want to protect and keep healthy. In many cases our pets have no interest in our plants and we can all live in harmony in our indoor jungles. In other cases, we might have furry friends that are anywhere from curious to down right destructive when it comes to plants in the home. While every pet, situation, and comfort level is different, we always recommend taking care to being aware of what plants you have in your home (or are considering) that are safe and which ones you might want to exercise more caution with. The ASPCA has one of the most comprehensive databases for toxicity information on common plants. Below is a short list of the top houseplants we recommend that are deemed safe for both Dogs and Cats.
- Peperomia
- Pilea
- Maranta & Prayer Plants
- Hoya
- Haworthia
- Echeveria
- Bromeliad
- Palms – Make note that the highly toxic ‘Sago Palm’ is not actually a Palm
- Spider Plants
- Tradescantia
- Swedish Ivy
- Holiday Cactus
- (Many) Ferns – Including but not limited to Staghorn, Boston, Petris, Button, Birds Nest, Blue Star, and Kangaroo
- Fittonia
- Hypoestes
- Money Tree
- Tillandsia (Air Plants)
- String-of-Hearts
- Lipstick Plant
- Zebra Plant
