Houseplants improve indoor air quality and can help reduce stress. However, when there are kids and pets in the home, it’s important to choose plant varieties that are safe. Some popular houseplants are toxic if consumed. If you enjoy caring for plants in your home, here are a few non-toxic houseplants that are safe for pets and children.
Easy to Care For Houseplants
Spider Plant is One of the Non-Toxic Houseplants
The spider plant is nearly impossible to kill. They prefer to dry out completely between waterings, so if you struggle to water frequently, this could be an ideal plant for you. The long leaves are attractive in hanging baskets. The plant isn’t toxic, but cats sometimes enjoy playing with the leaves so you might choose to hang your spider plant out of their reach.
Areca Palm
Also known as Butterfly Palm, this plant can grow to a height of 6 feet and can live for ten years indoors. Care is simple. Keep the soil moist in the spring and summer months, and let the soil completely dry out between watering in the fall and winter. A palm prefers bright indirect light and usually needs to be re-potted every 2 to 3 years.
Another One of the Non-Toxic Houseplants is a Peperomia
A peperomia is another non-toxic houseplant option. Sometimes called a baby rubber plant, it can be either a deep green color or some have variegated leaves. Most types of peperomia should remain in medium to bright indirect light and the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings.
Non-Toxic Houseplants That Appreciate Moisture
Boston Fern
This type of fern thrives in indirect sunlight and humid environments, making it perfect for a corner of the bathroom. It absorbs the moisture from the air around it and the Boston fern prefers damp soil. It will need to be watered frequently.
Non-Toxic Houseplants That Enjoy Bright Light
African Violets
African violets have small flowers and attractive leaves. They are finicky about water and won’t do well if over or underwatered. These houseplants enjoy bright light, but not direct sun and they need warm temperatures, between 65 and 75 degrees to bloom.
Christmas Cactus
A Christmas cactus is named this because it usually blooms near the winter holidays. Avoid overwatering Christmas Cacti. This plant enjoys bright, indirect light. Provide some humidity and allow the soil to dry before watering again.
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