You want a jungle, not a waiting room. The good news: you do not have to choose between fast growth and pet safety. Every plant on this list is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, and each one can show visible new growth within a single season. That matters, because many of the fastest…
Croton is one of the most colorful houseplants you can buy. It is also toxic to cats and dogs. If you have been eyeing one on Instagram and reluctantly putting it back, this list is for you. Every plant below is generally considered non-toxic to both cats and dogs, with bold foliage that rivals the…
The short answer: yes, there are pet-safe plants that can handle a forgotten watering or two. Ponytail palm, cast iron plant, haworthia and hoya are all generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, and all four store water or cope well with dry soil. This guide is for busy owners, frequent travelers and anyone who…
New plant, new pet, no idea where to start. You are not alone. The good news: there are easy pet safe plants that forgive missed waterings, dim corners, and the occasional curious nibble. Every plant on this list is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, and each one comes with just one care rule…
Good news: pet safe air purifying plants are real. Several plants from the famous clean-air lists are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, so you do not have to choose between a green home and a safe pet. Here is the honest part first. The air-cleaning effect of houseplants in a real home is…
Good news for cooks with curious pets: several popular culinary herbs are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, and they grow happily on a sunny windowsill. The short answer: basil, rosemary, thyme, sage and dill are the safe picks. Chives are the big one to skip. And mint deserves a caution label, because a…
Most true palms are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. That is the good news. The parlor palm, areca palm, kentia palm, cat palm and ponytail palm are all safe choices for a home with pets. But there is one dangerous exception, and it is a big one. The sago palm is not a…
True ferns are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. If your cat nibbles a frond or your dog brushes past a hanging basket, a true fern is one of the safer choices you can make. There is one big catch. A popular plant called the asparagus fern is not a fern at all, and…
Succulents are everywhere: mixed trays at the supermarket, tiny pots on Instagram, gift sets for birthdays. The good news is that several popular succulents are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. The bad news is that some of the most common ones are not. This list gives you the succulents you can trust around…
Good news first: you do not have to choose between flowers and your pets. There are houseplants that bloom indoors and are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. This list covers eight pet safe flowering plants, from the classic African violet to the Christmas cactus. For each one you get the bloom season, the…
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