We're Not Kitten Around, These 25+ Houseplants Are Purrfectly Safe For Your Feline Friend

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If you're a cat mom on the hunt for a green pick-me-up, it can be tough deciding which plant (or plants) you want to bring into your home. After all, not all flora is cat friendly, and besides catnip, feline-safe plants are not common knowledge. The good news is, without dogs in the mix (sorry pups), there are a variety of feline-only plant options that make great home decor. If you have a curious cat who enjoys jumping on tables and climbing towering furniture pieces, then these nontoxic greens will ease your mind if they choose to take a bite. Ahead, shop the best plants that will liven up your home's design, while remaining safe for your feline friend!

01

Succulent Plants

Not only are Succulent Plants ($30) cat friendly, but they're extremely low-maintenance.

02

Baby Tears Plant

Place the Baby Tears Plant ($48) in a terrarium, or let its stems grow horizontally in a hanger!

03

Butterfly Palm Tree

Channel the tropics with this easy-to-care-for Butterfly Palm Tree ($49).

04

Orchid Plant

The highly coveted Orchid Plant ($42) represents love, beauty, strength, and luxury — no wonder why it's so popular!

05

African Violent Plant

If you want a budding option for your abode, the African Violent Plant ($12) adds a great pop of color.

06

Peperomia Green Plant

The Peperomia Green Plant ($41) is extremely easy to grow indoors and loves indirect light.

07

Pilea Peperomioides Plant

The coin-shaped leaves on the Pilea Peperomioides Plant ($13) are so quirky and unique!

08

Herbs

Most Herbs ($14) are safe for pets and definitely benefit your food!

09

Lace Flower Plant

The Lace Flower Plant ($15) is known for its intricate, furry white flowers and trailing stems that look great in a basket!

10

Wax Plant

The tolerant Wax Plant ($17) is a great household green, as it's supereasy to maintain and isn't too fast-growing.

11

Air Plant

The soil-free Air Plant ($50) is extremely easy to maintain and comes in a variety of shapes and colors to match your aesthetic!

12

Aluminum Plant

The silvery markings on the Aluminum Plant's ($7) leaves add a standout feature.

13

Baby Tears Plant

The moss-like Baby Tears Plant ($17) looks great in a terrarium with its striking green leaves.

14

Basil Herb Plant

Grow the Basil Herb Plant ($10) in your kitchen, and garnish your foods with it!

15

Bird's Nest Fern

Place the Bird's Nest Fern ($22) on a bathroom shelf or near a window, as these leafy green plants love high spaces, humidity, and lots of sunlight!

16

Boston Fern

The luscious Boston Fern ($35) enjoys high humidity and indirect sunlight, so keep this in mind when purchasing!

17

Cast Iron Plant

If you have a bare corner that doesn't get a lot of sunlight, try out the Cast Iron Plant ($35) as it loves low-light conditions.

18

Christmas Cactus Plant

The blooms on this Christmas Cactus Plant ($29) are striking.

19

Haworthia Zebra Plant

The Haworthia Zebra Plant ($23) is extremely easy to care for, as it simply requires direct sunlight with a watering every two weeks or so.

20

Money Tree Plant

Bless your home in good fortune with the prosperous Money Tree Plant ($20).

21

Parlor Palm Plant

If you have a cramped space with low light, the Parlor Palm Plant ($23) will thrive there, while purifying the air!

22

Ponytail Palm Plant

Believe it or not, the Ponytail Palm Plant ($28) is not a palm or a tree, but a succulent — which means it requires very little maintenance.

23

Prayer Plant

The Prayer Plant's ($20) leaves turn upward at dusk, as if they're saying a prayer.

24

Rattlesnake Plant

The intricate leaf markings are what give the Rattlesnake Plant ($41) its intimidating name.

25

Rubber Plant

The shiny leafed Rubber Plant ($41) grows fairly large and fast, eventually turning into a tree!

26

Spider Plant

The long, narrow leaves give the Spider Plant ($14) its unique name. This oxygen-producing, air-purifying plant loves indirect sunlight and weekly waterings.

27

Staghorn Fern Plant

Although the Staghorn Fern ($42) can be picky, its beautiful light-green leaves look stunning in people's homes.

28

Swedish Ivy Plant

The Swedish Ivy Plant ($53) looks best hung in high places, so that its vines can grow to the floor!

29

Catnip

Last but not least, Catnip ($20) is a very easy plant to manage and safe for cats. Just don't let them eat it all up!

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