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

May 11 2019 - 9:30am

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 [1]. 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 [2] 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 [3], while remaining safe for your feline friend!

Succulent Plants

Not only are Succulent Plants [5] ($30) cat friendly, but they're extremely low-maintenance.

Succulent Plants

Succulent Plants [6] ($40)

Baby Tears Plant

Place the Baby Tears Plant [7] ($48) in a terrarium, or let its stems grow horizontally in a hanger!

Baby Tears Plant

Baby Tears Plant [8] ($14)

Butterfly Palm Tree

Channel the tropics with this easy-to-care-for Butterfly Palm Tree [9] ($49).

Butterfly Palm Tree

Butterfly Palm Tree [10] ($6)

Orchid Plant

The highly coveted Orchid Plant [11] ($42) represents love, beauty, strength, and luxury — no wonder why it's so popular!

Orchid Plant

Orchid Plant [12] ($35)

African Violent Plant

If you want a budding option for your abode, the African Violent Plant [13] ($12) adds a great pop of color.

African Violet

African Violet [14] ($10)

Peperomia Green Plant

The Peperomia Green Plant [15] ($41) is extremely easy to grow indoors and loves indirect light.

Peperomia Green Plant

Peperomia Green Plant [16] ($16)

Pilea Peperomioides Plant

The coin-shaped leaves on the Pilea Peperomioides Plant [17] ($13) are so quirky and unique!

Pilea Peperomioides Plant

Pilea Peperomioides Plant [18] ($14)

Herbs

Most Herbs [19] ($14) are safe for pets and definitely benefit your food!

Herbs

Herbs [20] ($36)

Lace Flower Plant

The Lace Flower Plant [21] ($15) is known for its intricate, furry white flowers and trailing stems that look great in a basket!

Lace Flower Plant

Lace Flower Plant [22] ($20)

Wax Plant

The tolerant Wax Plant [23] ($17) is a great household green, as it's supereasy to maintain and isn't too fast-growing.

Wax Plant

Wax Plant [24] ($14)

Air Plant

The soil-free Air Plant [25]($50) is extremely easy to maintain and comes in a variety of shapes and colors to match your aesthetic!

Air Plant

Air Plant [26] ($8)

Aluminum Plant

The silvery markings on the Aluminum Plant's [27] ($7) leaves add a standout feature.

Aluminum Plant

Aluminum Plant [28] ($5)

Baby Tears Plant

The moss-like Baby Tears Plant [29] ($17) looks great in a terrarium with its striking green leaves.

Baby Tears Plant

Baby Tears Plant [30] ($6)

Basil Herb Plant

Grow the Basil Herb Plant [31] ($10) in your kitchen, and garnish your foods with it!

Basil Herb Plant

Basil Herb Plant [32] ($5)

Bird's Nest Fern

Place the Bird's Nest Fern [33] ($22) on a bathroom shelf or near a window, as these leafy green plants love high spaces, humidity, and lots of sunlight!

Bird’s Nest Fern

Bird's Nest Fern [34] ($19)

Boston Fern

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

Boston Fern

Boston Fern [36] ($24)

Cast Iron Plant

If you have a bare corner that doesn't get a lot of sunlight, try out the Cast Iron Plant [37] ($35) as it loves low-light conditions.

Cast Iron Plant

Cast Iron Plant [38] ($19)

Christmas Cactus Plant

The blooms on this Christmas Cactus Plant [39] ($29) are striking.

Christmas Cactus Plant

Christmas Cactus Plant [40] ($26)

Haworthia Zebra Plant

The Haworthia Zebra Plant [41] ($23) is extremely easy to care for, as it simply requires direct sunlight with a watering every two weeks or so.

Haworthia Zebra Plant

Haworthia Zebra Plant [42] ($11)

Money Tree Plant

Bless your home in good fortune with the prosperous Money Tree Plant [43] ($20).

Money Tree Plant

Money Tree Plant [44] ($13)

Parlor Palm Plant

If you have a cramped space with low light, the Parlor Palm Plant [45] ($23) will thrive there, while purifying the air!

Parlor Palm Plant

Parlor Palm Plant [46] ($10)

Ponytail Palm Plant

Believe it or not, the Ponytail Palm Plant [47] ($28) is not a palm or a tree, but a succulent — which means it requires very little maintenance.

Ponytail Palm Plant

Ponytail Palm Plant [48] ($65)

Prayer Plant

The Prayer Plant's [49] ($20) leaves turn upward at dusk, as if they're saying a prayer.

Prayer Plant

Prayer Plant [50] ($20)

Rattlesnake Plant

The intricate leaf markings are what give the Rattlesnake Plant [51] ($41) its intimidating name.

Rattlesnake Plant

Rattlesnake Plant [52] ($23)

Rubber Plant

The shiny leafed Rubber Plant [53] ($41) grows fairly large and fast, eventually turning into a tree!

Rubber Plant

Baby Rubber Plant [54] ($50)

Spider Plant

The long, narrow leaves give the Spider Plant [55] ($14) its unique name. This oxygen-producing, air-purifying plant loves indirect sunlight and weekly waterings.

Spider Plant

Spider Plant [56] ($14)

Staghorn Fern Plant

Although the Staghorn Fern [57] ($42) can be picky, its beautiful light-green leaves look stunning in people's homes.

Staghorn Fern Plant

Staghorn Fern Plant [58] ($9)

Swedish Ivy Plant

The Swedish Ivy Plant [59] ($53) looks best hung in high places, so that its vines can grow to the floor!

Swedish Ivy Plant

Swedish Ivy Plant [60] ($5)

Catnip

Last but not least, Catnip [61] ($20) is a very easy plant to manage and safe for cats. Just don't let them eat it all up!

Catnip

Catnip [62] ($15)


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