7 Houseplants That Are Safe For Your Pets

Robert Markley

Not all succulents are non-toxic but the Echeveria variants are perfectly safe. They come in a variety of colors and shapes. These plants grow quickly but need moderate temperatures, direct sun, and light watering to be healthy. While they won’t harm pets, their leaves break off easily so it’s best to keep them out of reach.Not all succulents are non-toxic but the Echeveria variants are perfectly safe. They come in a variety of colors and shapes. These plants grow quickly but need moderate temperatures, direct sun, and light watering to be healthy. While they won’t harm pets, their leaves break off easily so it’s best to keep them out of reach.
The African Violet is one of the few flowering plants that are considered to be pet-friendly. These plants grow well under moderate light and humidity but it might take some time to get their watering preferences quite right.


This plant is easy to care for as it thrives with a few hours of indirect sunlight and light watering. However, the parlor palm can get quite tall so make sure it’s in a sturdy pot that will accommodate its expansion.
Considered as a popular non-toxic plant because of its ease of care, this plant works well in low-light areas. It also doesn’t need constant watering. The spider plant is versatile so it makes a great hanging plant if you’re short on floor space. Many experts love it because this plant is also a great air purifier.


The Gloxinia plant is another non-toxic flowering option. It requires indirect sunlight and constant watering to be healthy. These beautiful plants are small so they’re a good fit for window spaces.
If you don’t have a lot of light to spare and don’t want a strict watering schedule, the bird’s nest fern might be the ideal plant. Interestingly, the pattern of its leaves varies depending on the amount of light it gets.


Known for its beautifully colored leaves, the prayer plant is also considered to be easy to care for. It grows well in low light but high humidity. Ideally, its soil must be well-drained.






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