17 Indoor Plants that are Non-Toxic to Animals

There are easy ways to freshen up a room that won’t break the bank. One of those ways is to bring some greenery into a room and there are so many beautiful indoor plants to choose from. However, if you are like me and have a house run by two dogs and a cat you have to be very careful as to what plants you bring indoors. My dogs enjoy eating a plant as much as they do the dirt that surrounds the plant.

It’s pretty tough to stay mad at them though…

Faux plants are a good option, but can be pretty pricey. I’ve put together a list of indoor plants that are non-toxic to cats and dogs (According to ASPCA). Each one of these plants can help liven up any room in the house.

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata)

Place them in a cool place with high humidity and indirect light.

Bromeliad

Bright light without direct sunlight and humid enviroment

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)

Very adaptable. Wide range of light and even moisture.

Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)

Bright, Indirect light. Even moisture

Bamboo (Dracaena)

Bright, indirect light will help it grow. Water covering roots

African Violet (Saintpaulia)

Lower light, Moderate temperature. Lightly moist soil.

Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus Radicans)

Moderate water. Adequate light (no full sun or full shade) Warmer temps (70 F or above)

Areca Palm (Dypsis Lutencens)

Bright, indirect light, moist soil and average room temperatures.

Orchid (Orchidaceae)

Indirect light, lightly moist soil and a warm/somewhat humid environment.

Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata)

Bright light, Fairly dry soil and normal indoor temperature.

Zebra Cactus (Haworthia)

Partial sun, Sandy soil and warmer temperature.

Aluminum Plant (Pilea Cadierei)

Bright, indirect light. Sandy soil and normal indoor temperatures.

Prayer Plant (Maranta Leuconeura)

Bright, indirect light. Rich well-draining soil and normal indoor temperature.

Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia Plant)

Medium to bright light. Infrequent watering and almost any type of temperature (above 30 F)

Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes Phyllostachya)

Bright light and moist soil

Calathea Plant

Warm, Humid and well lit conditions. Moist soil.

Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea Muscipula)

Bright light, Poor acidic soil with good drainage and humid conditions.

Do not get the Venus Fly Trap confused with the following plant:

Audrey II (Mean green mother from outter space)

This is not an acceptable indoor plant. It needs constant feeding and only thrives on blood.