10 pet-friendly plants to have at home

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis) Known for its shaggy fronds, Boston ferns are safe for cats and dogs and thrive in partial sun with weekly waterings, preferring moist, well-drained, acidic soil.

African Violet (Saintpaulia) These flowering plants bloom in low light and require bottom watering to avoid sitting in water, with well-drained, moist, acidic or neutral soil.

Baby’s Tears (Soleirolia soleirolii) Ideal for terrariums, baby tears need partial sun to shade and consistently moist, rich, slightly acidic soil.

Chinese Money Plant (Pilea peperomioides) Safe for pets, they prefer bright, indirect light, infrequent watering with well-draining, acidic or neutral soil.

Banana Tree The large pet-friendly banana tree is a dramatic accent plant that thrives in full light with regular watering and loamy, well-drained, acidic soil.

Echeveria (Echeveria spp.) Safe for pets, these succulents need full light and watering when the soil is dry, with well-draining, acidic soil.

Gloxinia (Sinningia speciosa) Non-toxic to dogs and cats, with ruffled leaves and blooms in various colours, it requires shade, frequent watering from the bottom, and moist, well-draining soil.

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) Non-toxic to pets, hardy, and tolerant of different light and soil conditions, these are ideal for elevated spaces and hanging baskets.

Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea muscipula) It is a carnivorous plant that's non-toxic to cats and dogs. It requires bright light, distilled water for irrigation, and sandy, moist, acidic soil.

Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) Also known as the butterfly palm, it is non-toxic to pets. Areca Palm thrives in bright light and needs regular watering.

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