23 Houseplants That Are Good For You, Your Home, and, Most Importantly, Your Pets!
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If you have a furry friend lounging around your house, you don't want them to get sick due to the simple pleasure of owning a houseplant. That said, you may be torn, since the stress-reducing, air-cleansing, and overall positive qualities that houseplants bring to the table — aside from their decor — make for an appealing argument to get them.
If you've been avoiding plants all of these years, we have a solution: nontoxic plants. They're on trend, healthfully beneficial, and, of course, pet-friendly. Read on to see our favourite feel-good, look-good picks, and turn your home into a lush green forest in no time!
— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
African Violet Plant
The colorfully bloomed African Violet Plant ($15) is safe for your furry friend and can match any space!
Air Plant
The soil-free Air Plant ($36) is extremely easy to maintain and comes in a variety of shapes and colours to match your aesthetic!
Aluminium Plant
The silvery markings on the leaves of the Aluminium Plant ($8) add a stand-out feature that's so unique.
Areca Butterfly Palm
The Areca Butterfly Palm ($27) is a win-win as it eliminates bad toxins in the air while remaining toxic-free for your pets!
Baby Tears Plant
The moss-like Baby Tears Plant ($20) looks great in a terrarium with its striking green leaves.
Basil Herb Plant
Grow the Basil Herb Plant ($15) in your kitchen and garnish your foods with it!
Bird's Nest Fern
Place the Bird's Nest Fern ($24) on a bathroom shelf or near a window as these leafy green plants love high spaces, humidity, and lots of sunlight!
Boston Fern
The luscious Boston Fern ($29) enjoys high humidity and indirect sunlight, so keep this in mind when purchasing!
Cast Iron Plant
If you have a bare corner that doesn't get a lot of sunlight, try out the Cast Iron Plant ($50) as it loves low-light conditions.
Curly Lipstick Plant
The Curly Lipstick Plant ($25) gets its name from its adorable flowers that peek out of tube-like stems.
Curly Lipstick Plant
Curly Lipstick Plant ($50)
Haworthia Zebra Plant
The Haworthia Zebra Plant ($27) is extremely easy to care for as it simply requires direct sunlight, with a watering every two weeks or so.
Hoya Heart Plant
This cute heart-shaped Hoya Heart Plant ($28) is extremely low-maintenance and grows slowly (so you won't have to repot quickly)!
Money Tree Plant
Bless your home in good fortune with the prosperous Money Tree Plant ($27).
Parlor Palm Plant
If you have a cramped space with low light, the Parlor Palm Plant ($65) will thrive there while purifying the air!
Peperomia Plant
The Peperomia Plant ($32) loves humidity but can handle low light and dryer conditions.
Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant
The delicate Phalaenopsis Bicolor Orchid Plant ($35) reminds us of love, beauty, and strength.
Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant
Pilea Peperomioides Plant
The Pilea Peperomioides Plant ($35), or Chinese Money Plant, is a slow-growing plant that loves lots of light!
Prayer Plant
The Prayer Plant's ($67) leaves turn upward at dusk, as if they're saying a prayer.
Rattlesnake Plant
The patterned leaf markings are what give the Rattlesnake Plant ($20) its intimidating name.
Rubber Plant
The shiny leafed Rubber Plant ($150) grows fairly large and fast, eventually turning into a tree!
Sedum Morganianum Plant
The Sedum Morganianum Plant ($14), also known as a Burro's Tail, is a succulent that requires very little care.
Spider Plant
The long, narrow leaves give the Spider Plant ($18) its unique name. This oxygen-producing, air-purifying plant loves indirect sunlight and weekly waterings.
Staghorn Fern Plant
Although the Staghorn Fern ($39) can be picky, its beautiful light-green leaves look stunning in people's homes.