Pet Safe Plants: Overview
Get pet safe plants that will add spectacular greenery to your living space without endangering your cat or dog if they nibble on the leaves. Luckily, there are so many different varieties and types of cat and dog-friendly indoor plants that you’ll easily find a plant you love among them. Whether you’re a fan of Peperomia plants or of stunning Calatheas, there’s a choice for everyone.
Pet-friendly plants don’t contain toxic compounds, which means that even if ingested, they won’t poison your pets. Pet safe air-purifying plants are known for their air-cleansing properties and can improve your indoor air, benefiting both you and your pets. Pet-friendly plants are perfect for indoor spaces, with many of them sporting beautiful, sometimes variegated foliage.
Choose a gorgeous foliage plant, like the Peacock Plant, or go for something cute and unusual, like the Rabbit Foot Fern.
Pet Safe House Plants: Care & Growing Guide
Taking care of cat-safe plants in indoor spaces isn’t difficult as long as you understand their growing requirements.
Watering, Light, Humidity, and Temperature
Check your plant’s water requirements, as different pet-safe indoor plants thrive with different watering schedules. The top inches of the soil should be dry before repeated watering. There are both low-light pet-friendly plants and those that require bright light. Most indoor pet-safe plants need protection from direct sun.
Check the humidity levels required by your chosen cat-safe house plants. Tropical plants often need more humid environments. Mist your cat-safe indoor plants or use a humidifier. Temperatures of 65°–80°F are great for most dog-friendly plants. Ferns and some tropical plants prefer warm temperatures.
Repotting, Soil, and Feeding
Repot your plants every 1-2 years, or whenever they outgrow the old pot. Choose a new pot that’s about 2 inches larger than the previous one.
Cat and dog safe house plants mostly need well-draining soil. Use perlite or coco coir to provide better aeration if necessary. If your pet enjoys digging, try covering the soil with decorative stones or mulch to discourage this habit.
When fertilizing pet friendly houseplants, ensure that all fertilizers stay out of your pet’s reach; accidentally ingesting fertilizer can be very harmful to both cats and dogs. Feed your plants with a balanced liquid fertilizer instead of granular fertilizer, which stays on the soil where it can be found by pets.
Propagation
Many dog safe plants are also simple to propagate if you want more plants. Division and stem cuttings are the most common propagation methods; check which one works best for the particular plant you have in mind.
Pruning, Cleaning, and Common Issues
Cats and dogs may nibble on the leaves of dog-friendly house plants standing on the floor. Prune any damaged leaves or stems as needed.
Dog and cat safe plants often get chewed on by curious pets. Prevent damage to the plant by keeping it out of reach. Keep your dog-safe indoor plants on shelves or in hanging containers, where pets are less likely to nibble on them when bored.
Other issues include overwatering or underwatering. Yellow, soft leaves often indicate overwatering. Check the soil before you water or use a moisture meter. Use organic insecticides to prevent accidental ingestion by your pet.
Pet Friendly House Plants: Select From Our Wide Selection
Decorate your home with pet-friendly indoor plants to provide a pet-safe and beautiful oasis, where you can relax together with your pets. Here are some dog and cat-friendly plants for your indoor jungle, available at Hey Rooted:
Parlor Palm
Description: If you love large pet-friendly plants, consider getting the splendid Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans); this small, easy-care palm grows to 3-4 ft. tall over time.
Boston Fern
Description: One of the most popular pet-friendly low-light plants, the Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis) grows best in medium indirect light and is one of the most low-maintenance fern types.
Staghorn Fern
Description: The antler-like, epiphytic Staghorn Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) is one of the most unusual cat-friendly house plants, thriving in warm, humid environments.
Lemon Lime Prayer Plant
Description: The Lemon Lime Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura 'Lemon Lime') is prized first and foremost for its stunning foliage; this plant’s chartreuse leaves look delightfully refreshing.
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