Pet Friendly Plants

Nearly everyone loves plants. Everyone enjoys having a green bud at their side, whether they are adorning their living room, terrace, or even their bedside. But are they also as lovable and secure for your animal friends?

While there are many plants you can use to adorn your home, not all of them are pet-friendly, and as a pet parent, it is imperative for you to be aware of which ones are risky since they could be harmful for your furry companion.

Let's take a look at some plants that are secure for pets to be around so you can decide which to acquire or eliminate from your home! 

 1. Ponytail Palm

This palm, also known as Beaucarnea Recurvata, is one of the most popular due to both its beauty and functionality. The plant is appropriate for a home because it is non-toxic, requires little water, grows easily, and doesn't have protruding thorns or leaves that could hurt your pet.

• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor 

2. Spider Plant

One of the most popular indoor plants among plant parents is the spider plant. It can be planted with ease and is safe for both cats and dogs. They are durable and effective air purifiers; thus, they can help you get rid of the contaminants in your environment.

• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Outdoor 

3. Zebra Haworthia

This plant, sometimes known as the Zebra Cactus, resembles an aloe vera plant. Although it has a similar appearance, it is completely different in terms of safety and is safe for pets to be around. They work as attractive house décor and require little maintenance.

• Common name - Zebra Cactus 
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor 

4. Stromanthe Triostar

These ferns are cherished for all of their qualities, including their beauty, ease of growth, and friendliness with home pets. This can undoubtedly occupy a space in your home without causing any concern as it is simple to maintain and nontoxic to both humans and animals.

• Common name - Never-Never Plant
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Outdoor 

5. Peperomia Obtusifolia 

The Peperomia Green makes a wonderful houseplant. It is easy to maintain, has a lovely appearance, and purifies the air. it is a decorative plant that thrives in a range of environments and is safe for both humans and their furry mates.

• Common name - Baby Rubberplant
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor 

6. Polyscias Fruticosa 

Simply known as the aralia golden plant; this has a variety of advantages, including the ability to eliminate pollutants like CO2, enhance the appearance of home, and purify the air. It is also one of the safest plants for pets to be around.

• Common name - Aralia golden plant
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor

7. Rattlesnake Plant

This plant, commonly known as Calathea Lancifola, is among the gorgeous yet pet-friendly indoor plants. They are strong, easy to maintain, and don't have any sharp edges that could harm your pet.

• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor

8. Nephrolepis Exaltata 

These fern plants are generally very thin, small and of low maintenance. They blend perfectly with most of the contemporary and historic themes and are a secure décor for your animal friend to be around. 

• Common name - Green leaf Fern
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor

9. Fan Palm

These fan shaped charming palm plants are slow-growing, sunshine seeking and naturally adaptable to the Indian environment. They are excellent air purifiers and preserve the environment, keeping it pollution-free.

• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor

10. Boston Fern

Despite what its name says, this plant is extensively decorated and grown in Indian households. They are robust, able to resist higher temperatures as well as drier environments. With regular watering, they maintain a lovely, lush, and green appearance.

• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Outdoor

11. Lucky Bamboo Plant

Since it has a lucky element, the Lucky Bamboo Plant is a low-cost, simple-to-grow plant and a popular choice for homes and other set-up. It is free of toxic chemicals and contaminants and is simple to maintain.

• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor

12. Calathea Sanderiana 

This plant, also called the Calathea Pinstripe, is adored for its flexibility and vibrant beauty. The plant is extremely safe to keep at home, easy to maintain, pollutant-free, and most of all - pet-friendly.

• Common name - Peacock Plant
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor

13. Peperomia Scandens Green

Gradually coming in view of pet parents, this heart-shaped plant is safe for pets to be around. It's compact, lively, and requires little maintenance. It doesn't come into contact with animals all that much because it largely decks table tops.

• Common name - Shining bush plant
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor

14. Cordyline Terminalis

This is another choice that is quite popular among plant lovers and is safe for pets to be around at home. They are natural air purifiers, incredibly compact, simple to maintain, and stunning as well.

• Common name - Ti-Plant
• Difficulty - Medium 
• Type - Outdoor 

15. Echeveria Pegasus

Succulents are almost everybody’s favourite. While certain succulents are not suitable for pets, the rosette-shaped Echeveria Pegasus is. They flourish in regions with lots of sunlight and brilliantly enhance the appearance of homes.

• Common name - Mexican snowball
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor 

16. Fittonia Albivenis

This plant, also referred to as the Nerve Plant, is a frequent one in many households. This easy-to-grow plant has leaves that resemble veins and is safe for homes that involve pets.

• Common name - Nerve Plant
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor 

17. Cryptanthus Bivittatus

Indian markets call this plant the earth start plant because of its design. Simple to maintain and beautiful, this is another plant that you can parent if you have a furry companion at home.

• Common name - Pink Starlite Earth Star
• Difficulty - Medium 
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor 

18. Dracaena Aethiopica

In our country's climate, dracaena plants rank among the most well-liked plants that can be grown both indoors and outdoors. They are also pet-safe and simple to maintain.

• Common name - Dragon tree
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor 

19. Echeveria Subsesilis

The Echeveria Subsesilis is another succulent species that is pet friendly and safe to keep. They are easy to maintain as they only require little morning sunlight and occasional watering.

• Common name - Hybrid Silver Plant
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor 

20. Calathea Majestica 'White Star'

The Calathea White Star is one of the ideal houseplants because it is both pet-friendly and an air purifier; thus, being one of the most sought by pet and plant parents.

• Common name - Majestic Prayer Plant
• Difficulty - Medium
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor 

21. Dracaena Surculosa Aurea

Looking like a milky way galaxy; this plant is another famous one that you too can acquire if you have a pet at home. Safe to maintain and devoid of harmful substances, this plant is definitely a good choice!

• Common name - Golddust Dracaena
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor

22. Ixora Coccinea

These tropical bushes, also called Jungle Geraniums, have stunning clusters of brilliant yellow flowers. These tough plants just require full sun and a tiny amount of area to develop fully; and are safe in front of pets.

• Common name - Scarlet jungle flame
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Outdoor 

23. Calathea Orbifolia

This plant is not only exquisitely beautiful, but it also works wonders to purify the air in most rooms. It is also pet-friendly and thrives in diffused light.

• Common name - Prayer House Plant
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor 

24. Pecteilis Radiata

The orchids, one of the most exotic flowers to ever add beauty our homes, give you fragrant flowers that last for a very long time and are quite safe in households with pets.

• Common name - White Orchid
• Difficulty - Easy 
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor 

25. Asplenium Nidus

This plant offers your homes beauty and clean air with minimum upkeep. Because of its organic components, this plant, which resembles a nest, is well known for being on the list of safe and pet-friendly plants.

• Common name - Bird's Nest Fern
• Difficulty - Medium
• Type - Indoor/Outdoor 

We sincerely hope that this list will assist you in selecting a plant for your home that is not only attractive but also secure for your pet to be around. It is usually preferable to consult a vet or gardener before buying a plant if you are unsure of how it will affect your pet friend.

With the help of this list, we promise you won't have to decide between taking care of a pet or a plant.