7 Indoor Plants That Are Safe For Your Pets
Anand Karaj • Sep 15, 2021
Growing an indoor garden may seem like a no-brainer (just buy any ol’ plant and keep them inside, right?), but there’s so much more to it than you would think.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of household plants that can be toxic to animals if ingested, so if you want to ensure the wellbeing of your furry friends, don’t just buy any plant without doing your research first!
If you’re not sure where to start, don’t sweat it! We have some great recommendations for plants that aren’t only ideal to keep indoors, but are also safe and non-toxic to pets.
1. String of Hearts
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This pet-friendly plant is characterised by its distinct white veining and heart-shaped leaves that cascade beautifully when hung from high places.
String of Hearts plants make perfect hanging plants and thrive well under bright, indirect light. However, they can also benefit from brief periods of direct sunlight. Just be sure to avoid low-light environments because these plants don’t grow well under dim lighting.
These plants are relatively easy to maintain in terms of watering as well, just be sure to allow the soil to dry out well in between watering to avoid over-watering them.
2. Spider Plant
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Spider plants are ideal if you’re looking for low-maintenance plants that grow easily. What’s more, they’re also non-toxic to animals!
This plant can adapt to a wide range of conditions, but it thrives the most under bright, indirect sunlight. Spider plants can be watered every 1 to 2 weeks, depending on how dry the soil is.
These plants also self-propagate under ideal conditions, so if you’re looking to add more plants to your space without buying more plants, the spider plant might be right up your alley!
3. Pilea Peperomioides
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Also known as Chinese Money Plant, Pilea Peperomioides plants thrive in bright, indirect light, making them ideal indoor plants. Their leaves will burn under direct light, though, so avoid putting them near window sills or any other parts of your home that get a lot of direct sunlight.
Like most of the plants on this list, it’s recommended that you water Pilea Peperomioides every 1 to 2 weeks, depending on how dry the soil is.
4. Mosaic Plants
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Fittonia albivenis, or more commonly known as Mosaic Plants, are characterised by the distinct white and red veining on its leaves.
Native to South American rainforests, Mosaic plants thrive in humid environments with bright or low indirect lighting and are not toxic to animals, making them perfect indoor plants for Malaysian households with pets!
These plants require more frequent watering if placed in bright light, and less frequently they’re in more dimly lit areas.
5. Calathea Ornata
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If you’re looking for a small, pet-friendly pop of colour in your plant collection, Calathea Ornata plants may be just what you’re looking for!
These plants thrive in medium to bright indirect light, but are not suited for direct sunlight. Watering frequency depends on how much sunlight your plant is exposed to, but the general rule of thumb is to water these plants every 1 to 2 weeks.
6. Marble Peperomia
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Also known as Baby Rubber Plants for their thick and fleshy leaves, Marble Peperomias thrive in tropical climates with indirect light.
These pet-friendly plants are relatively low-maintenance, and require watering only once its soil dries out.
7. Calathea Orbifolia
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Characterised by their distinct, striped leaves, Calathea Orbifolia is another low-maintenance and pet-friendly indoor plant that loves bright to medium indirect light, but do not grow well under direct sunlight.
These plants prefer distilled water, as tap water can make them prone to fungal infections and mineral buildup.
So, those are just some plants you can easily introduce to your home without worrying about the health of your furkids!
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