Ten Pet-Friendly Plants to Keep Around The House
Our family pets are honorary members of our families. They often act like toddlers in the sense that they like to put everything into their mouths…even things that can make them sick. Pets are notorious for getting into things, including the houseplants you have around the home. Unfortunately, there are quite a few houseplants that can make a pet very sick if they eat them. Our team at Greenwood Hardware knows how important your pets and their health are to you! Here is a list of houseplants you can use to brighten your home and are pet-friendly as well.
- Spider plants are beautiful and do well inside the house. They are easy to grow and safe to have around your pets, just in case they decide to try a bite.
- The pretty Zebra plant is common in many household windowsills and is safe to have around the pets.
- A variety of succulents, including cacti, are okay for pets and most of the time, pets will just leave the pokey plants alone.
- The majestic Areca Palm is perfect for brightening up a corner and is okay to have around your furry friends.
- Boston Ferns are gorgeous, and you will be thrilled to know they too made the safe list.
- A Prayer Plant will not bother your pets.
- The Ponytail Palm is a favorite for windowsills, and your cats will be cool sitting next to the plant.
- Radiator Plants or the Peperomia are safe to have around pets and will not make them sick if they take a bite.
- Orchids require a green thumb, but if you have worked hard to get yours healthy and blooming, you don’t have to worry about your hard work being in vain. Your pets are safe from your beautiful orchid.
- The African Violet is not toxic to pets.
All of these plants are safe to have around the home with your pets. However, it is important you do what you can to keep the pets out of the plants as much as possible. You don’t want to risk them getting sick from eating too much. Head into Greenwood Hardware to pick up your houseplant supplies! Come on in, or contact us today.