Top 5 Pet Friendly Plants

As paw-plant parents, there is nothing we love more than both our pets and plants. Unfortunately, many popular houseplants like Monsteras and ZZ plants are toxic to our furry friends. If ingested, it may cause your pets to experience vomiting, seizures and even death.

WAIT! This does not mean that you have to get rid of all our houseplants. There are many other beautiful houseplants that are safe for your fur babies. Check out our top 5 favourite pet-friendly plants that both you and your furry friends will love!

PS: It is important to note that ingesting any plant, even those that are considered non-toxic, may cause your pets to experience nausea and vomiting. If your fur babies have a history of chewing on your plants, try to keep your house plants out of reach!

 

Spider Plants

Spider plants are among our best-selling houseplants for a good reason! They are low maintenance and extremely easy to grow, making them great starter plants for beginners. Their long arch foliage with yellow/ white stripes makes them stunning statement pieces for your homes. We love to display ours in hanging baskets, which also keep them out of reach from our furry friends! 

Care tips:
Light: Bright indirect light (Avoid direct light as it will burn their leaves)
Water: Water when top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

 

Calatheas

Calatheas are popular houseplants known for their stunning foliage. Their leaves display intricate patterns with striking colours, making them gorgeous ornamental pieces to add to your homes. Other than being known for their beauty, you may have also heard that they are quite a bit of a diva! Calatheas can be picky on their care and environment. However, when given the right conditions, these plants will flourish and reward you with fast growth and gorgeous tropical foliage. We think they are totally worth it!

Care tips:
Light: Medium light
Water: Water when top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
*Calatheas do best in a humid environment.

Read more about Calatheas here:
https://fareastfloragarden.com/blog/get-to-know-calathea

 

Boston Fern

Brighten up your spaces with these luscious beauties! Boston ferns thrive indoors and are one of the easiest ferns to grow. Their feathery fronds cascades gracefully, making them perfect plants for hanging baskets!

Care tips:
Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Water when top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

 

Air Plants

Tillandsia, or more popularly known as air plants, are great for new plant parents as they are very hardy and require little care to thrive.  These plants are epiphytes, which means that they don’t’ event require potting soil to grow! Display them in terrariums, glass globes or even a hanging baskets. You can also mount them onto drift woods for a more unique look or simply tuck them among your larger houseplants.

Care Tips:
Light: Bright, Indirect Light
Water: Mist 3-5 times a week, soak in water once every 2 weeks.

 

Orchid

Add a touch of elegance to your homes with the stunning orchids! Varieties like the Phalaenopsis orchids are known to have long lasting and prolific blooms. Given the right conditions, many orchid species grow well indoors and reward you with fresh blooms consistently. They are also great choices you can consider when choosing a gift for fellow paw parents!

 

Care Tips:
Light: Bright, Indirect Light
Water: Water when medium feels dry to the touch