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Pet-Safe Houseplants

Find beautiful plants that are completely safe for your cats and dogs

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Spider Plant

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Weekly
Light: Bright indirect
Benefits:
  • Air purifying
  • Easy to propagate

Boston Fern

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Safe for Cats & DogsModerate
Water: Keep moist
Light: Indirect light
Benefits:
  • Air purifying
  • High humidity lover

Areca Palm

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Weekly
Light: Bright indirect
Benefits:
  • Air purifying
  • Tropical look

Parlor Palm

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Weekly
Light: Low to bright
Benefits:
  • Low light tolerant
  • Compact size

Bamboo Palm

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Keep moist
Light: Bright indirect
Benefits:
  • Air purifying
  • Elegant appearance

Prayer Plant

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Safe for Cats & DogsModerate
Water: Keep moist
Light: Low to medium
Benefits:
  • Unique leaf patterns
  • Moves leaves at night

Calathea

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Safe for Cats & DogsModerate
Water: Keep moist
Light: Low to medium
Benefits:
  • Beautiful foliage
  • Air purifying

African Violet

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Safe for Cats & DogsModerate
Water: Bottom water
Light: Bright indirect
Benefits:
  • Beautiful flowers
  • Compact size

Peperomia

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Every 1-2 weeks
Light: Medium light
Benefits:
  • Compact size
  • Variety of types

Ponytail Palm

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Every 2-3 weeks
Light: Bright light
Benefits:
  • Drought tolerant
  • Unique appearance

Orchid

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Safe for Cats & DogsModerate
Water: Weekly
Light: Bright indirect
Benefits:
  • Beautiful flowers
  • Long-lasting blooms

Christmas Cactus

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: When dry
Light: Bright indirect
Benefits:
  • Seasonal blooms
  • Easy propagation

Haworthia

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Every 2-3 weeks
Light: Bright light
Benefits:
  • Succulent
  • Low maintenance

Echeveria

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Every 2-3 weeks
Light: Bright light
Benefits:
  • Beautiful rosettes
  • Drought tolerant

Air Plant

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Mist 2-3x/week
Light: Bright indirect
Benefits:
  • No soil needed
  • Unique display options

Polka Dot Plant

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Keep moist
Light: Bright indirect
Benefits:
  • Colorful foliage
  • Compact size

Friendship Plant

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Weekly
Light: Medium light
Benefits:
  • Textured leaves
  • Easy care

Staghorn Fern

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Safe for Cats & DogsModerate
Water: Soak weekly
Light: Bright indirect
Benefits:
  • Unique appearance
  • Wall-mountable

Wax Plant (Hoya)

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Every 1-2 weeks
Light: Bright indirect
Benefits:
  • Fragrant flowers
  • Trailing growth

Lipstick Plant

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Weekly
Light: Bright indirect
Benefits:
  • Unique flowers
  • Trailing habit

Basil

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Keep moist
Light: Bright light
Benefits:
  • Edible herb
  • Aromatic

Mint

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: Keep moist
Light: Bright light
Benefits:
  • Edible herb
  • Fast growing

Rosemary

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: When dry
Light: Bright light
Benefits:
  • Edible herb
  • Aromatic

Thyme

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: When dry
Light: Bright light
Benefits:
  • Edible herb
  • Compact

Sage

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Safe for Cats & DogsEasy
Water: When dry
Light: Bright light
Benefits:
  • Edible herb
  • Aromatic

Important Safety Note

While these plants are considered non-toxic to pets, individual animals may still have sensitivities or allergic reactions. Always monitor your pets around plants and contact your veterinarian if you notice any unusual behavior or symptoms after plant exposure. Keep all plants out of reach when possible to prevent excessive chewing or ingestion.