Pet Friendly Plants You'll Love!
Have a four-legged friend?
Here’s a list of houseplants that are safe for common pets like dogs and cats, along with some that offer health benefits:
Safe Houseplants for Pets
1. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
2. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
3. Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
4. Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
5. Money Tree (Pilea peperomioides)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
6. Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
- Benefits: Non-toxic to pets.
7. African Violet (Saintpaulia)
- Benefits: Non-toxic to pets.
8. Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
9. Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
- Benefits: Non-toxic to pets, can be used in cooking.
10. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
- Benefits: Non-toxic to pets, can be used in cooking.
11. Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
- Benefits: Non-toxic to pets, can be used in cooking.
12. Sage (Salvia officinalis)
- Benefits: Non-toxic to pets, can be used in cooking.
13. Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
- Benefits: Non-toxic to pets, can be used for relaxation.
14. Calathea (Calathea spp.)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
15. Echeveria (Echeveria spp.)
- Benefits: Non-toxic to pets, air purifying.
16. Air Plant (Tillandsia)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
17. Phalaenopsis Orchid (Phalaenopsis spp.)
- Benefits: Non-toxic to pets.
18. Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
19. Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis spp.)
- Benefits: Non-toxic to pets.
20. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
21. Rattlesnake Plant (Calathea lancifolia)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
22. Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
23. Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
24. Wandering Jew (Tradescantia zebrina)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
25. Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora)
- Benefits: Non-toxic to pets, can be used for relaxation.
26. Pilea (Pilea spp.)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
27. Calathea (Calathea spp.)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
28. Peperomia (Peperomia spp.)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
29. Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya)
- Benefits: Non-toxic to pets.
30. Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ Plant)
- Benefits: Air purifying, non-toxic to pets.
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These plants are not only safe for your furry friends but also help in purifying the air and adding a touch of greenery to your home.
Do you have any of these plants already, or are you planning to get some for your home?