23 Houseplants That Are Good For You, Your Home, and, Most Importantly, Your Pets!
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](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/8bwnhG5qxwBqvGjJlFhEUTAUpMs=/fit-in/680x540/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/03/01/829/n/1922794/96c323e2521f5ded_netimg1exB0N.jpg)
African Violet Plant
The colorfully bloomed African Violet Plant ($15) is safe for your furry friend and can match any space!
![Air Plant](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/3aajcqQNNbvllFTY4uGb1jWqDZ4=/fit-in/792x1025/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/02/28/119/n/1922794/acaf3ae81809ff0e_netimgQZKk2C.jpg)
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](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/ZGDLdybKXuy9R8PXo6e-JAAPpIM=/fit-in/792x589/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2020/06/24/954/n/1922794/cdbdb4845ef3cb8b640c49.41393228_il_1588xN.21.jpg)
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](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/i9W3ajs-gvuS4Lf_7izfmCYul_I=/fit-in/792x792/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2020/06/24/957/n/1922794/dd9a05565ef3ccbf915306.82988486_il_fullxfull.jpg)
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](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/Do1yM8fYsT9kRR-ruwQq1xAGURs=/fit-in/679x679/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/02/28/118/n/1922794/f04ec039b770acf9_netimgFY5g1t.jpg)
Baby Tears Plant
The moss-like Baby Tears Plant ($20) looks great in a terrarium with its striking green leaves.
![Basil Herb Plant](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/k3nLvohxVUnbgIObBgzaj4a79oI=/fit-in/500x500/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/02/28/118/n/1922794/dc12086c4301a86c_netimgDg7WGe.jpg)
Basil Herb Plant
Grow the Basil Herb Plant ($15) in your kitchen and garnish your foods with it!
![Bird's Nest Fern](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/z8zfNcRnA_m-MPZite2_tWvUPdQ=/fit-in/792x1056/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/02/28/118/n/1922794/926227dbea5c8804_netimgHgRQOk.jpg)
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](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/KujdO4kSvvKaGYpiIK4BS3qUt3o=/fit-in/501x500/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2020/06/25/521/n/1922794/7940184c5ef48adc584654.37283458_13082_570x57.jpg)
Boston Fern
The luscious Boston Fern ($29) enjoys high humidity and indirect sunlight, so keep this in mind when purchasing!
![Cast Iron Plant](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/0FxKxDMO7TIr6t915gQ9RhOxLcU=/fit-in/450x450/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2020/06/24/964/n/1922794/90c54d175ef3cee41abc07.20753463_Cast_Iron_Pl.jpg)
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](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/vDhlzlgJE7MjGWxdn0kQb4WGEcI=/fit-in/792x957/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/02/28/118/n/1922794/c546fbd2b2b55ad5_netimgmPxCaJ.jpg)
Curly Lipstick Plant
The Curly Lipstick Plant ($25) gets its name from its adorable flowers that peek out of tube-like stems.
![Haworthia Zebra Plant](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/Xz_IArt-Wr8w4WeB0T561hci2Pk=/fit-in/792x1025/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/02/28/118/n/1922794/f02812964f89b3e0_netimgtrLLxQ.jpg)
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](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/6USqBJvKN8x1UGwnHn40nQXL7H4=/fit-in/792x1025/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/02/28/119/n/1922794/76f5629fb5cf906b_netimgiCY5EF.jpg)
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](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/rbndlqGSwTdysbRE4-g60Bl8UZw=/fit-in/792x792/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/02/28/118/n/1922794/fb6a8dc33548d12b_netimgFGwUO2.jpg)
Money Tree Plant
Bless your home in good fortune with the prosperous Money Tree Plant ($27).
![Parlor Palm Plant](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/cb5bPyeMTiYlwLqseNTdvILjuzI=/fit-in/792x960/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2020/06/25/524/n/1922794/72b2b4b55ef48c17d2f632.42591219_bloomscape_p.jpg)
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](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/uJNjpRFblQTlZD9C6fyWMOdPrPs=/fit-in/792x1025/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2020/06/25/544/n/1922794/d8de15025ef492be3af5b7.30722975_the-sill_pep.jpg)
Peperomia Plant
The Peperomia Plant ($32) loves humidity but can handle low light and dryer conditions.
![Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/-nAWxxlrmJRwPlkZ3t_du63zYwk=/fit-in/792x792/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2020/06/25/529/n/1922794/b743ba195ef48d8c7ba793.85777365_Screen_Shot_.png)
Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant
The delicate Phalaenopsis Bicolor Orchid Plant ($35) reminds us of love, beauty, and strength.
![Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/X2IYXoNoLRCZPNp8yKnoAsBq0RE=/fit-in/690x755/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/03/01/830/n/1922794/af033a3c7941027c_netimg2aaC0M.jpg)
Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant
![Pilea Peperomioides Plant](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/uZmTIHMsmOUNLf4g2971SKFihlY=/fit-in/792x1025/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/02/28/119/n/1922794/e867a89176747202_netimgsbk6Qv.jpg)
Pilea Peperomioides Plant
The Pilea Peperomioides Plant ($35), or Chinese Money Plant, is a slow-growing plant that loves lots of light!
![Prayer Plant](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/nR6iHAXyfZM2y8ODMtXooCeefp0=/fit-in/792x1025/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/02/28/119/n/1922794/c8ef0a540dbcfb87_netimgRmZCGV.jpg)
Prayer Plant
The Prayer Plant's ($67) leaves turn upward at dusk, as if they're saying a prayer.
![Rattlesnake Plant](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/SZYzNPkmds2oahUI_0-X4Bwpypg=/fit-in/750x972/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2020/06/25/541/n/1922794/61869ec15ef491bccaa255.08318616_Screen_Shot_.png)
Rattlesnake Plant
The patterned leaf markings are what give the Rattlesnake Plant ($20) its intimidating name.
![Rubber Plant](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/ygvm_rV4sNdBWT0yoB1-9oI9k7Q=/fit-in/792x960/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2020/06/25/536/n/1922794/7a66894a5ef48ff42a2034.88865922_bloomscape_p.jpg)
Rubber Plant
The shiny leafed Rubber Plant ($150) grows fairly large and fast, eventually turning into a tree!
![Sedum Morganianum Plant](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/FyuWV1Y-eUi2WO3W6Waq3kC5Dp8=/fit-in/792x880/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2020/06/25/537/n/1922794/8709b0745ef49066f290a8.95332001_il_1588xN.23.jpg)
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](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/I8DzTMt_Y14GP0aiOkUCqqfwCDM=/fit-in/792x762/top/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/02/28/118/n/1922794/06470538a7aa52d6_netimgsKZ7NA.jpg)
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](https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/ZrTmmJgeADmP1IeUhgI5CJJxmps=/fit-in/792x1025/filters:format_auto():upscale()/2019/02/28/119/n/1922794/9eff1d24ea4bcd4d_netimgHR46do.jpg)
Staghorn Fern Plant
Although the Staghorn Fern ($39) can be picky, its beautiful light-green leaves look stunning in people's homes.