Pet-Friendly Plants

As pet lovers and owners, we will do anything to make sure our furry friends are safe and healthy. However, that does not mean you cannot have houseplants! Even if your pet likes to nibble on your green babies at times. The plants in this section are pet-friendly.  This means they are non-toxic to pets, so they are safe to have in your home along with your cat or dog! If you have smaller furry friends, such as bunnies, more care needs to be taken. While houseplants have the ability to transform your home into a livelier space, many plants can be toxic to pets that may decide to munch on a leaf or two. Luckily, there are a number of pet-safe plants that can add beauty to your home without being a threat to your furry friend. While the plants in this category are pet-friendly, it is still best to eliminate temptation and place all houseplants out of reach of your cat or dog. Because, even if all your houseplants are pet-friendly and unlikely to cause health issues, they might still cause a tummy ache if your pet decides to snack on it.

Our favourite pet-friendly plants

Prayer plants

Prayer Plants are beautiful safe houseplants for pets, grown for their bold and striking foliage. Some of our very favourite plants belong into this category: Calathea, Maranta, Stromanthe and Ctenanthe. They are called prayer plants because they close up their leaves at night, like hands in prayer, before opening them up again at dawn. This daily movement is known as nyctinasty and is fascinating to witness.

Hoya

Hoya have been popular houseplants for decades and with good reason. These plants are extremely durable and easy to care for. They also produce gorgeous, fragrant, star-shaped flowers. Their common name, wax plants, refers to their thick, fleshy leaves that feel somewhat waxy. Hoya have come back into trend recently, attracting many new fervent collectors. Luckily, these houseplants are safe for pets as well!

Other pet-friendly, non-toxic houseplants include:

• Ceropegia
• Pilea
• Peperomia
• Parlour Palm