5 pet-safe houseplants that are hard to kill
These dog-safe and cat-safe houseplants will add some green to your living space with minimal effort.
1. Air Plants
When it comes to hard-to-kill houseplants, Tillandsia (aka air plants) come in number one for their durability and effortless upkeep. Stick them in a hanging planter or a terrarium, with or without soil, and soak them in a bowl for twenty minutes once a week to keep them alive. Air plants are also non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Buy it here: ragnaroc Air Plants Live Tillandsia Ionantha Pack, $17
2. Parlor Palm
Some palms are toxic to dogs and cats, but parlor palms are a low-maintenance pet-safe pick. Parlor palms tolerate low light, but you should skip this houseplant if chronic underwatering is usually how your plants die. Parlor palms prefer evenly moist soil. Pick a self-watering planter to make your job a little easier.
Buy it here: Easyplant Parlor Palm with Self-Watering Planter, $49
3. Watermelon Peperomia
Watermelon peperomia is an easy houseplant that thrives in indirect light with watering when the soil feels dry. If you lack a green thumb but want a striking plant with distinctive leaves, the pet-safe watermelon peperomia is a great fit.
Buy it here: Rooted Watermelon Peperomia, $32
4. Bromeliad
Bromeliads are dramatic plants, with a colorful flower and vertical profile. Bromeliad like bright but indirect light, and you can let the soil dry out for a couple of days before watering again. These pretty plants are also pet-safe.
Buy it here: Costa Farms Bromeliad Live Plant, $16
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