Top Pet-Friendly And Easy Care Houseplants With Pictures
Welcome to our delightful green space where pets and houseplants thrive in harmony! At Highland Moss, we understand the desire to fill your home with vibrant plants. However, if you’re a pet parent, you may know that some houseplants can pose a risk to your furry friends. Many common plants, while beautiful, can be harmful if ingested by curious pets.
But don’t worry! We’ve curated a list of stunning, pet-friendly plants. Every plant listed is available in our pet-friendly section, both on our website and in-store on Constitution Street in Aberdeen. Each plant comes with a handy QR code you can scan for specific care guides. Making it easy to give your plants exactly what they need.
Let’s dive into this lush collection and discover how to make your home safe, beautiful, and green! All plants mentioned can be found in the pet-friendly section of our website. Let’s dive into a world of lush foliage and pet-approved bliss!
Pet-Friendly Houseplants
Calathea White Fusion
Calathea White Fusion is a beautiful tropical plant with variegated white, green, and pink leaves. Known for its striking patterns, this slow-growing plant thrives in indirect light and high humidity, making it ideal for bathrooms.
Peperomia Prostrata (String of Turtles)
This charming houseplant has tiny, turtle-shell-like leaves in rich green tones with silver veins, perfect for terrariums and small spaces.
Hoya (Wax Plant)
Hoya plants are known for their thick, waxy leaves and beautiful clusters of star-shaped flowers. They add an exotic feel to indoor spaces and are available in various varieties.
Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plants are fascinating with their unique ability to trap and consume insects. They thrive in sunny windows and bring a captivating, exotic element to any collection.
Saintpaulia (African Violet)
This compact plant blooms with soft, velvety flowers in shades of purple, blue, pink, or white. Ideal as a gift.
Fittonia Nerve Plant
Known for its vibrant, veined foliage, Fittonia adds color and life to small spaces. Its orange, pink, red and green leaves make it a lovely addition to terrariums or tabletops.
Chlorophytum (Spider Plant)
With arching green leaves and air-purifying properties, the spider plant is an easy-care favorite suitable for beginners.
Schlumbergera truncate (Thanksgiving Cactus)
Known for its festive, colorful blooms, the Thanksgiving Cactus adds seasonal beauty and interest.
Sedum Burrito (Donkey, Burro’s Tail)
A unique trailing succulent with bead-like leaves, ideal for hanging baskets. This plant thrives neglected and is easy to propagate.
Bromeliad
With its bold colors and unique rosette shape, the Bromeliad is a striking and hardy houseplant. Suitable for terrarium and vivarium.
Lithops (Living Stones)
These tiny, rock-like succulents add intrigue to small spaces with their unusual, stone-like appearance. Those unusual plants thrives neglected in a sunny spot.
Hypoestes (Polka Dot Plant)
Hypoestes is known for its vibrant, polka-dotted leaves in shades of pink, red, and white. Suitable for terrarium and vivarium, ideal as a gift.
Maranta leuconeura (Prayer Plant)
Known for its oval leaves with distinctive vibrant veins, the Maranta adds visual interest to any room. Its leaves have a unique trait: they move up at night and lower during the day. Giving it the nickname “Prayer Plant.”
Pilea Moon Valley
Pilea Moon Valley is a unique plant with textured, crinkled leaves that add character to indoor spaces, terrarium and vivarium.
Nephrolepis exaltata (Boston Fern)
Boston Ferns are known for their lush, feathery fronds that bring a natural elegance to any space. Thrive in low-medium lighting conditions and higher humidity. Suitable for bathroom, kitchen, terrarium and vivarium.
Tillandsia (Air Plants)
These unique plants require no soil and can be placed on any surface, making them perfect for creative displays.
Chamaedorea Elegans (Parlor Palm)
This compact and air-purifying palm with feathery fronds brings a touch of the tropics indoors. It’s a slow-growing, low-maintenance palm that’s perfect for low-light areas.
Gynura aurantiaca (Purple Passion)
Known for its vibrant purple, velvety leaves, Gynura aurantiaca brings a unique pop of color to indoor spaces. The fine purple hairs covering its leaves give it a soft, fuzzy appearance. Ideal for beginners and as a gift.
Epiphyllum anguliger (Fishbone Cactus)
Fishbone Cactus has a unique zig-zag shape resembling fish bones. This cactus brings a bold, sculptural look to any room and even produces fragrant night-blooming flowers.
Ceropegia woodii (String of Hearts)
Known for its heart-shaped leaves and trailing growth. The String of Hearts is perfect for hanging baskets and adds a romantic touch to any space.
Effortless Plant Care: QR Code Guides with Every Purchase at Highland Moss
And here’s a bonus feature! Each plant purchased from Highland Moss comes with a scannable QR code. Providing a complete care guide to make your plant parenting journey smooth and enjoyable. Visit our website or stop by our store in Aberdeen, to explore our full selection of pet-friendly plants and make your home a vibrant, safe haven for both pets and plants!
Important Information
While each of these plants is considered non-toxic, it’s important to remember that ingestion of any plant material may lead to mild gastrointestinal discomfort in pets. Always monitor your pets around plants and seek immediate veterinary assistance if they consume any plant. Highland Moss is not responsible for individual reactions to specific plants.
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Plant Hospital:
At Highland Moss we know taking care of house plants can be very tricky, from brown leaves to slowed growth, sometimes it’s not clear what your plant needs to continue to thrive. That’s why we have created the Highland Moss Plant Hospital! The Plant Hospital is a free service where you can send photos of your poorly placed plants; we will diagnose the issue and offer a solution. All we ask for in return is that we can use the images you provided for our hospital page so that others can benefit from the same tips.
Using the plant hospital is very straightforward. To admit your patient, please click the following link to our admission form.
If you require an answer quickly, why don’t you try our new helpful Ai assistant MossBot. MossBot is here to provide you with guidance for your plant problems. It is always learning but has proven to make great suggestions. Speak to MossBot naturally but try to give clear, accurate information to get the best results.
