Safe Houseplants for Your Pets
Pets love to sniff (and sometimes even taste!) the elements in their surroundings, but did you know that many common house plants are toxic to pets? For plant lovers that share their home with furry friends, finding houseplants that are pet friendly is crucial for keeping your four-legged friends safe. Fortunately, there are a variety of beautiful options that are also pet friendly.
When selecting indoor plants for your home, remember that if they are accessible to your pet, there is always a risk that your pet might try a taste. At Studley’s, we’re happy to help guide you toward pet-friendly greenery that keeps both your space and your furry companions happy and healthy. Here are a few pet-safe options for both canines and felines.
Known as a plant that is relatively easy to care for, Spider Plants are a popular choice for indoor plants. They prefer bright, indirect light and well-draining soil.
Chinese Money Plants (Pilea peperomioides) thrive indoors with bright, indirect light, moderate watering, and well-draining soil. They prefer average room temperatures and humidity.
3. Prayer Plant
Although they do not prefer direct sunlight, Prayer Plants thrive indoors with bright, indirect light, consistently moist soil, and high humidity.
Watermelon Peperomia (Peperomia argyreia) is another plant that is easy to grow, and prefers bright, indirect light, well-draining soil, and moderate watering. Overwatering is a common issue, so allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again.
5. Money Tree
Money Trees need bright, indirect sunlight. Pruning can be done in the spring to shape the plant and remove dead or damaged foliage.
6. Boston Fern