If you have a pet, it’s only natural to worry about having decorative plants indoors. As some plants can be poisonous for pets, you would have to consider getting a non-toxic one. There’s always a risk of having houseplants since cats or dogs can nibble on them. And it’s not that pets consciously try to get something natural to eat or attempt to get nutrients from plants. It’s just a habit of chewing anything and everything that comes in the way.
It can be difficult to keep cats or dogs away from houseplants. So, the best option is to choose plants that are non-toxic and relatively safe for your pet. With the exception of edible cat grass, it is also better to keep houseplants away from the sight of your pet. Here’s a list of houseplants that are safe for cats as well as dogs.
1. Spider plant
Spider plants thrive even in low light and germinate to give spider plant babies. You can pluck them off and let them thrive in soil or water. It is one of the safest and non-toxic houseplants cats will enjoy.
2. Bird’s nest fern
One of the most beautiful decorative house plants cat-owners can keep indoors even with your pet. It thrives in low light and grows on almost anything. You can keep it in a pot, fix it to something, or even hang it on the wall. Do remember to water it regularly.
3. Calathea rattlesnake
The rattlesnake plant is the perfect pet-friendly houseplant that cats will love. It has killer stripes, which look good, and allows your pet to play around too. You would be fascinated to see the leaf movements. It brightens up with the dawn and goes off to sleep at dusk. However, a bit of indirect sunlight would not harm this one.
4. Staghorn fern
If you want to decorate your home with plants, this one plant can add personality to your home. Staghorn fern is a popular plant that can be fixed to a plant or hung on a wall. It looks like a bird’s nest; hence, the name. You do not have to water it often, it just thrives and hence is the perfect houseplant cat owners will love.
5. Parlor palm
Palm is not essentially a tall tree here. A small plant that was prized even in the Victorian era for the kind of resilience it has in indoor conditions. With the right amount of exposure and care, it might grow to a height of six feet. Do not re-pot it often as the roots of this plant like to relax.
6. Money plant
Also called the money tree, it is not only effective in reducing toxins such as formaldehyde from the air but is also a great choice for decoration. In addition, it is effective for people with lung issues and asthma. A perfect addition to smoggy city homes.
7. Echeveria lola
This is one gorgeous plant that literally grows out of every crack, even in rocks. It is a perfect decorative plant for the interiors, though it is naturally beautiful in its habitat.
Should you wish to get houseplants, you can bring any of these beauties home. They are all safe houseplants cats and dogs will welcome.