Best Large Pet-Safe Houseplant
The Sill Large Money Tree
Best Large Pet-Safe Houseplant
The Sill Large Money Tree
For a larger plant, a big money tree is a pretty, welcome option. It needs indirect to medium light and water every one to two weeks after the soil has dried out.
Average height24–36″ tallBest Brightly Colored Pet-Safe Houseplant
Plants Bromeliad Antonio
Best Brightly Colored Pet-Safe Houseplant
Plants Bromeliad Antonio
Pros
- Purifies air at night rather than during the day
Cons
- Needs high temperature and humidity
- Blooms require some maintenance
If you like having life around your apartment but without the hassle of dead flowers, something like a bromeliad Antonio is a great option with its shiny leaves and bright pink bracts. Keep it in bright, indirect light in a warm temperature (70-80°F) with high humidity. Keep the soil slightly moist.
Most Fun Pet-Safe Houseplant
Urbanstems The Bud
Most Fun Pet-Safe Houseplant
Urbanstems The Bud
Cons
- Will scorch in direct sunlight
This leafy little pilea plant is small and bright. It needs filtered medium light and water once the soil has run dry. The coin-shaped leaves are fun to look at, so keep it somewhere you can see.
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Best Low-Maintenance Pet-Safe Houseplant
Bloomscape Ponytail Palm
Best Low-Maintenance Pet-Safe Houseplant
Bloomscape Ponytail Palm
Cons
- Does better with direct sunlight
This ponytail palm is unhinged in the best way with long leaves that go wherever they please. It needs bright indirect or direct light but it’s very low-maintenance—it only needs to be watered every couple of weeks. Plus, it both releases oxygen and absorbs pollutants in your space.
Tiniest Pet-Safe Houseplant
Easy Plant Fishbone Cactus
Tiniest Pet-Safe Houseplant
Easy Plant Fishbone Cactus
Cons
- Needs humidity above 60 percent
This teeny tiny fishbone cactus is a perfect add to a desk, bookshelf, or table for a little bit of brightness. It needs a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect sunlight. This is great for an office or for gifting to someone. It comes with a self-watering system that only needs filling once a year.
Best Eco-Friendly Pet-Safe Houseplant
Bouqs Farmer’s Choice Orchid
Best Eco-Friendly Pet-Safe Houseplant
Bouqs Farmer’s Choice Orchid
Cons
- Requires care to support more blooms
Bouqs works directly with orchid farmers to get the best plants straight from the source. These are a classic gift to give someone (or yourself). They do best with indirect light and a weekly water on dry soil.
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Easiest Pet-Safe Houseplant Upgrade
Plant Shed Calathea Rattlesnake
Easiest Pet-Safe Houseplant Upgrade
Plant Shed Calathea Rattlesnake
Pros
- Removes indoor toxins
Cons
- Sensitive to overwatering
If you’re a succulent kind of person looking to expand, consider the Calathea Rattlesnake. It gives a similar feel but with bigger, multicolored leaves. Keep it in bright indirect sunlight and let the soil partially dry out between waterings.
Best Leafy Pet-Safe Houseplant
Terrain Prayer Plant
Best Leafy Pet-Safe Houseplant
Terrain Prayer Plant
Pros
- Can handle less light
Cons
- Needs a consistently warm and humid spot
- Sensitive to hard tap water
The prayer plant is one of those plants that seem to have a mind of its own. It gets its name from those leaves which tend to droop or fold up at night, looking like they’re in prayer. It does best in bright, indirect light and with a constant source of humidity.
Average height7-11″H, 8-14″ diameterBest Low-Light Pet-Safe Houseplant
TheFabFlora Neanthe Bella Palm
Best Low-Light Pet-Safe Houseplant
TheFabFlora Neanthe Bella Palm
Cons
- Requires rotating for even growth
This leafy bella palm adds a whole bunch of dimension to an empty space or sad corner in your house. It thrives in low-light conditions but it still needs some light—just nothing to stress over if your space isn’t getting a ton of it.
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Most Unique Pet-Safe Houseplant
1-800-Flowers Braided Bamboo
Most Unique Pet-Safe Houseplant
1-800-Flowers Braided Bamboo
Cons
- Needs frequent watering
This braided bamboo plant is one of the more unique houseplants you can have around, thanks to its braided stems and head of leaves. It does best in bright, filtered sunlight. Keep it top of mind for the next time you need a housewarming gift.
Best Budget Pet-Safe Houseplant
Home Depot Spider Plant
Best Budget Pet-Safe Houseplant
Home Depot Spider Plant
Cons
- Comes in a grower pot
Spider plants are one of the most beloved pet-friendly plants for their cheap pricey and easy maintenance. Water it about once a week and keep it in a room with a decent amount of sunlight. This one comes in a grower pot, so you’ll have to repot it yourself.
