Nontoxic greenery
Bringing greenery indoors can transform a home into a calmer, more vibrant space. But for pet owners, plant choices matter as much as design does. Fortunately, there are plenty of beautiful indoor plants that are both visually striking, and safe for cats and dogs.
TRIOSTAR This striking prayer plant – known for its painterly foliage in shades of green, cream and pink – brings in a tropical, artistic feel indoors. Its leaves shift with the light throughout the day, adding subtle movement to interiors. It’s not toxic to cats and dogs, making it a safe choice for homes with curious pets. Triostar prefers humidity and consistent moisture.
BIRD’S NEST FERN With its lush, wavy fronds that unfurl from a central rosette, the bird’s nest fern brings soft, sculptural greenery to indoor spaces. Its glossy, bright green leaves create a calm, tropical atmosphere and work beautifully in low to medium indirect light. Naturally not toxic to cats and dogs, it’s a pet safe choice that thrives in humidity, making it especially well suited to bathrooms and shady interior spaces.
RATTLESNAKE PLANT Recognisable by its elongated, wavy leaves patterned in deep green with purple undersides, the rattlesnake plant adds bold texture to indoor spaces. Like other calatheas, it ‘prays’ at night by folding its leaves upward. It’s safe for pets and thrives in humid, low to medium light environments, making it ideal for bathrooms or shady corners.
MONEY PLANT With its perfectly round, coin like leaves perched on delicate stems, the Chinese money plant is a favourite for modern interiors. It’s compact, and ideal for desks and shelves. More importantly, since it’s not toxic to pets, it won’t pose any harm to them even if a leaf is nibbled. However, it is best kept out of reach to preserve its symmetry.
HOYA Also known as wax plants, hoyas are favoured for their thick, waxy leaves and clusters of star-shaped, often frag-rant flowers. These easygoing climbers and trailers thrive in bright, indirect light and are surprisingly low maintenance. Most varieties are safe for pets, making them a reliable option for hanging baskets, which also prevent pets from exploring floor level greenery.
