Don't scrap an indoor nature collection for the sake of Whiskers. You can have both healthy felines & green decor, as long as you make sure your plant babies won't poison your cat babies.
Before you make a trip to the nursery, browse our list of cat-friendly plants that are safe for your furry friend (and excellent additions to your home decor).
1. PONYTAIL PALM
Beaucarnea recurvata
These playful plants are air purifiers. They prefer lower light, so they're ideal for rooms that need life but have little sunlight to give.
2. Air plants
Tillandsia varieties
If you don't have air plants yet, you're missing out. They look delicate but are easy to take care of-just soak them in water every week or two.
3. CALATHEA PRAYER PLANT
Calathea orbifolia
Why not update your bathroom decor? They love humidity, so plop one next to your shower or tub to really make them feel at home.
4. Rattlesnake Plant
Calathea Iancifolia
The Calathea family is all about texture and vibrancy. The rattlesnake plant's crinkly leaves make it a unique addition to your indoor garden.
5. Calathea peacock
Calathea makoyana
Calathea plants check all of the necessary boxes: non-toxic to cats, air-purifying, unique look and feel. This just may be our new favorite plant.
6. HIBISCUS
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Hibiscus syriacus
These beauties have about 1k colorful options. They work well inddors & out, especially if you want to attract hummingbirds & butterflies.
7. BROMELIAD
Guzmania lingulata
For a plant that's known for being drought-tolerant, the Bromeliad blooms pretty flowers & long leaves. This one loves sunlight & can grow up to 20 inchaes.
8. PEPEROMIA GINNY
Peperomia clusiifolia
Unassuming in size, the Peperomia Ginny is super resilient & can survive in many different climates.
9. IMpatiens
Impatiens varieties
Impatiens are excellent balcony, walkway & window box plants. They offer bright, cheerful colors.
10. STAGHORN FERN
Platycerium bifurcatum
Some ferns are non-toxic to cats & dogs, while others could be poisonous. It's important to check both the common name & scientific name.
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