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5 Pet-Friendly House Plants

October 6, 2019

Our pets are members of our family. For keeping our four-legged fluffballs healthy, it is good to be thoughtful of everything, that stays inside our house; including plants. There are many houseplants that we keep unknowingly and can be poisonous for our furry family members. Here are some pet-friendly houseplants purrfect to put inside your home.

1. Bamboo Palm ( Chamaedorea Seifrizii)

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This beautiful plant is completely safe for your pooch and amazing for you. Bamboo palm aka parlor palm purifies the air.

Fun facts: This cute plant can get gigantic up to 10 feet outdoor. It needs very little light and can thrive well in shade. 

2. Boston Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata โ€˜Bostoniensisโ€™)

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This lovely foliage plant helps getting rid of toxins from the air. You can say goodbye to your humidifier if you include Boston Fern planters in your home.

Fern facts: Ferns are from the list of the oldest plants in the world. Boston Fern is known to absorb a hydrocarbon Toluene. Toluene is a common pollutant found in paints, plastic, and even cosmetics. It can not only harm your pets but also your little ones. 

3. Banana (Musa Oriana)

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Banana plants can make your living room a tropical retreat. Their leaves are safe just in case your pet decides to devour a leafy feast.

Fun fact: Even with a little love this plant can grow oversized leaves. 

4. Burro’s Tail (Sedum Morganianum)

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Are you a sucker for succulents? Burro’s tail also known as donkey’s tail is a safe choice if you have pets.

Fun fact: Burro’s tail is a succulent and succulents can regrow even from a leaf. You can propagate as many plants as you like. 

Tag #apartmentinspo if you also love succulents too.

5. Swedish Ivy

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Those who have a brown thumb will be glad to know this plant is low-maintenance.

A fact: Swedish ivy takes its name from its place of origin Sweden.

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