10 Non-Toxic Houseplants for Pets & People

African Violets are some of the most popular flowering houseplants because they are easy to grow, they tolerate average indoor conditions, and they can flower throughout the year. Many varieties are available, offering single and double flowers in the familiar, classic purple but also in shades of pink, white, and more. They are also considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, according to the ASPCA.

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Also known as Watermelon Plant, these cute, silver-and-green, variegated foliage plants are small enough for the corner of a desk or windowsill. They’re easy going, and they truly lack any growing problems, and they’re simple to please, so long as they receive the light and water levels they need. They’re also considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, according to the ASPCA.

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The entire Peperomia family, commonly known as Baby Rubber Plant, is commonly grouped with succulents, given their thick, fleshy foliage and drier growing conditions. And with so many cute varieties to display on your windowsill, desk, or table, you will want to collect them all. This diverse plant family offers a ton of sought-after varieties like Peperomia Green Bean, Peperomia Rippled, Peperomia Watermelon, Peperomia Rosso, Peperomia Frost, Peperomia Hope, and many more. They’re also considered non-toxic to dogs and cats, according to the ASPCA.

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Ferns are a classic shade plant family with a deep list of varieties that work great as low-light houseplants. Some are pet-friendly while others are not. The Boston Fern variety is widely available during the growing season for outdoor use in a hanging basket, but you can also try growing it indoors, year-round, too. Boston Ferns are non-toxic to dogs and cats, according to the ASPCA. Staghorn Ferns are a unique, epiphytic variety that look out of this world with their large leaves that resemble horns. Staghorn Ferns are non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, according to the ASPCA. Rabbit’s Foot is a bushier type with feathery leaves and fuzzy rhizomes that’s also non-toxic to dogs and cats, according to the ASPCA.

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Christmas Cacti are some of the easiest, longest living, classic holiday plants. They’re also terrific when grown as year-round, indoor houseplants in sunny spots with plenty of bright indirect light. They generally set buds in the fall, if offered exposure to cooler temperatures, and then will bloom from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Even better, Christmas Cactus are considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, according to the ASPCA.

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Part of the succulent family, these rosettes are easy to care for and do not require much attention at all to thrive, other than a brightly-lit space. Blue Echeveria and Hens & Chicks are also considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, according to the ASPCA. Note that some succulents are safe for pets while others are not. Visit the ASPCA to learn more about which succulents are safe to have around pets.

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Also known as Donkey’s Tail, Burro’s Tail plants are a member of the Sedum family within the larger Succulent family. They make an excellent houseplant for novice plant lovers, thriving on a simply, steady supply of bright sunlight and well-draining soil. As a succulent, they’re ideal for those of us that forget to water. They’re also non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, according to the ASPCA.

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Prayer Plants are also commonly known as Maranta, Peacock Plant, and Zebra Plant, and they are relatives to the Calathea. They are a well-known yet small family of foliage plants that feature beautifully colored, oval leaves that fold up each evening to resemble a pair of praying hands. These plants work great as small windowsill plants and also mixed into dish gardens. Prayer Plants are also non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, according to the ASPCA.

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Spider Plants are classic, easy houseplant varieties with white-and-green striped, arching foliage, and long stems. They grow best in a hanging basket or on a plant stand. Their long stems will happily produce tiny, rooted offspring that can be left on the plant as decoration or cut and rooted as propagation for a new plant. Spider Plants are fantastic air purifiers, and they’re also non-toxic to dogs and cats, according to the ASPCA.

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Native to Brazil and desired for their dark green-and-white striped foliage, not to mention their showy yellow flowers, these plants are popular for use as an indoor foliage plant, flowering plant, or both. Zebra Plants prefer bright, indirect sunlight, and appreciate consistent moisture. Soil should not be permitted to completely dry out. Zebra Plants are also friendly to dogs, cats, and horses, according to the ASPCA.

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