Replace potentially dangerous houseplants with our non-toxic houseplant suggestions.
We honed in on the most poisonous houseplants to help you keep your pets safe in aplant-filled home.
We’re also sharing tips to maintain peaceful coexistence between your pets and your houseplants.
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And for those shopping for more greenery, selecting pet-friendly houseplants is a smart precaution to take.
These plants do well in bright light and moist conditions with plenty of soil drainage.
Its shape and size resembles aloe, but is safe for cats and dogs.
These plants do best in a cool place with high humidity and indirect light.
Among the easiesttypes of fernsto care for, they’re also safe for pets.
These plants require little care and readily adapt to low-light conditions.
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Corn Plant
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Also known as dracaena and dragon tree.
corn plants contain saponins, which can cause vomiting, dilated pupils, hypersalivation, and anorexia in pets.
Resembling the antlers of a staghorn deer, these pet-safe plants have gained popularity as living works of art.
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They contain cycasin, which can cause vomiting, liver damage or failure, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, and death.
It grows in clusters with its elegantly arching, green leaflets forming a feathery canopy.
This attractive plant is non-toxicandan excellent air purifier.
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Peace Lily
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Peace lilies are one of the most infamous plants for pet owners.
Native to swamplands of the Carolinas, the Venus fly trap does well in bright light and humid conditions.
While lethal to gnats and small insects, this captivating plant is completely safe for pets.
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Their star-shaped flowers grow in waxy-looking clusters ranging from pink to white.
With blooms that produce sweet-smelling nectar, it’s a good thing these plants are non-toxic.
Even “safe” plants can make your pets sick if they eat too much of them.
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Of course, that’s not too great for the plant, either.
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