8 Pet-Friendly Houseplants to Keep in Your Home

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1. Spider plant

Perennial, easy care. Indirect light, well-drained soil. Fertilize 2x/month in spring/summer. Repot yearly. Propagate baby spiders separately.

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2. Christmas cactus

Easy to grow Brazilian rainforest cactus with colorful Christmas flowers. Water, light, mist, and 60°F temp needed. Blooms with 10-12 hrs darkness. Lives 100 years.

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3. African violet

Warm, filtered light, moist soil. Avoid wet leaves. Victorian charm for winter cheer.

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4. Boston fern

Cool, humid spot with indirect light. Use tray of water-filled pebbles for humidity. Mist a few times weekly. Keep soil moist. Yellow fronds? Boost humidity.

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5. Banana plant

"Add a tropical touch with pet-friendly Banana plants. Choose a dwarf variety for indoors. Sun-loving & humid, feed monthly. No fruit guarantee."

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6. Bromeliad

Strappy leaves, showy flowers. Thrive in fast-draining soil, minimal water. Ideal temp 55-80°F, humidity 40-60%.

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7. Ponytail palm

Easy, pet-safe succulent. Low water needs, plenty of light.

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8. Orchid

Moth orchid. Needs filtered light, warm, humid location. Water weekly with damp bark. Enjoy indoor gardening with pets!

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