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…
Maidenhair ferns are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. That is the good news, and it is genuine. The bad news: this is one of the most demanding houseplants you can bring home. The plant looks delicate, and it is. Fan-shaped leaflets on dark, wiry stems dry out fast. It wants constantly moist soil,…
Good news first: the bird's nest fern (Asplenium nidus) is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. If your cat takes a curious nibble, this fern is not on the danger list. It is also a genuinely handsome plant. Wide, wavy leaves grow from a central rosette, giving it a sculptural look that works on…
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