A CHIC CHICK JOURNEY…FROM ORDINARY TO LEGENDARY..

1. Rattlesnake Plant

The colors, distinctly shaped leaves, and easy watering schedule make the rattlesnake plant (a.k.a. Calathea lancifola) a great addition to a low-light living room. Can you imagine that funky purple on the undersides of the leaves against your midcentury chair? We can.

Rattlesnake Plant

$15 AT CRAZY PLANT BAE

2. Spider Plant

A favorite among veterinarians, this plant is easy to grow indoors and incredibly resilient (yes, even to your black thumb!). Spider plants are also great air-purifiers, so they can help get rid of your home’s toxins.

Spider Plant

$35 AT BLOOMSCAPE

3. Parlor Palm

Stick one on a credenza or nightstand that’s not too close to a window, as this palm needs only a few hours of indirect light a day.

Parlor Palm

$16 AT ROOTED NYC

4. Calathea Orbifolia

The leaf pattern on this particular Calathea is exquisite if you ask us. This houseplant needs partial shade, which makes it perfect for a plant stand or a shelf in a bedroom that doesn’t get much natural light.

Calathea Orbifolia

$20 AT ETSY

5. Ponytail Palm

The ponytail palm, a.k.a. Beaucarnea recurvata, has so much character your pet might want to befriend it. Or swat at its draping fronds.

Ponytail Palm

$25 AT NATTY GARDEN

6. (Certain) Succulents

Add some pet-friendly succulents, like this Haworthia, Echeveria, or a group of air plants, to your countertop and you’re golden.

Haworthia

$20 AT ETSY

7. African Violet

If you’ve got open shelving in your kitchen, these flowers would be a great, colorful addition. (Just make sure the plant isn’t near a drafty floor vent or window.) With indirect sunlight, they will bloom beautifully.

Variegated African Violet

$20 AT ETSY

8. Bird’s Nest Fern

This squiggly green fern thrives on the low light and varying humidity conditions that characterize bathrooms. Your teeth-brushing routine just got so much prettier.

Bird’s Nest Fern

$16 AT ETSY

9. Gloxinia

Find a sunny window and these flowers (native to Brazil) will blossom in bright shades of purple, pink, red, or blue. Keep the soil moist and feed these blooms liquid plant food every two weeks for maximum health.

Gloxinia Empress Mix

$10 AT ETSY

10. Venus Flytrap

Not only is this plant pet-friendly, it’s also super low maintenance. Keep your Venus flytrap thriving by placing it somewhere that gets at least four hours of direct sunlight and watering it with distilled water. As far as soil is concerned, opt for peat moss or sphagnum moss. Placing it on a porch is ideal, as it can feed itself with passerby flies. It needs only one to two insects per month to sustain itself.

Venus Flytrap

$18 AT ETSY

11. Boston Fern

The beautiful Boston fern is also on the lower end of the maintenance spectrum since it requires food only every two months. Your kitty can bat at the ferns all he wants and your puppy can even take a bite—this plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Boston Fern

$48 AT TERRAIN

12. Polka Dot Plant

This striking plant grows up to three feet tall outdoors in its native Madagascar. In a pot inside your home, however, the spotted beauty grows to only about 10 inches tall.

Hypoestes Phyllostachya

$15 AT ETSY

13. Watermelon Peperomia

The Peperomia family includes lots of varieties, but we’re partial to the Watermelon (a quick look at its leaves makes clear how it got its name). They prefer to be kept out of direct sunlight and don’t need a ton of watering to stay happy.

Watermelon Peperomia Plant

$48 AT TERRAIN

14. Orchid

Few plants lend as elegant an air as an orchid. Luckily, you can add one to your home without posing a threat to your pooch. With proper care, orchids can last up to four months. They do best in partial light. Water once a week during the winter, and twice a week in hotter months.

Petite White Orchid

$75 AT THE SILL

14. Staghorn Fern

This fern has two different kinds of fronds and grows wild in Australia. The pet-friendly plant can be potted, mounted on a wall, or hung in a basket. The staghorn fern will do well in any room with bright or indirect light but never in a dark room. Depending on the weather and humidity, you can water it every one to three weeks. The more humidity, the less you need to water it. If you place it in a bathroom, then, you’ll need to water and mist it only every three weeks.

Staghorn Fern, Mounted

$55 AT HEY BOTANY

16. Bromeliad

If you want bring a tropical vibe to your space, look no further than a bright bromeliad. Bromeliads, which have blooms that can last up to a few months, will liven up any room you put them in. They need plenty of air flow, so we suggest an open area with windows and indirect sunlight, such as a living room, kitchen, or bedroom.

Bromeliad Neoregelia

$15 AT ETSY

17. Baby Tears

This plant’s dripping tendrils were practically designed to attract cats. Even if you place this high up in an indoor hanging basket, your clever kitty just may find a way to get to it. But don’t worry—it can’t hurt him. In addition to being a pet-friendly plant, this is also a good choice for beginner green thumbs. Choose a location with filtered light and keep the soil moist. If this plant gets thirsty, it will start wilting immediately. Water at any sign of thirst!

Pilea Glauca

$7 AT ETSY

18. Friendship Plant

The friendship plant boasts intricately patterned leaves that are soft to the touch and harmless to your pets. The small plant grows 6–12 inches high, and can survive in low light as long as it gets a few hours of sunlight each day. Occasionally, the plant will flower with pale pink buds.

Pilea involucrata

$14 AT ETSY

19. Areca Palm

Want to wow your guests while also protecting your pets? Look no further than an areca palm. Also known as a butterfly palm, it grows up to five feet tall and has big, bold fronds. It will become a focal point in any room you choose to grace with its presence.

Areca Palm

$195 AT BLOOMSCAPE

20. Herbs

Basil, rosemary, and thyme are great kitchen herbs that are totally safe for your pet to snack on. They love direct light, so leave them to hang out by a window all day long.

Organic Kitchen Herb Gardening Kit

$46 AT ETSY

21. Prayer Plant

Rounding out our list of plants that are safe for cats and dogs is the prayer plant. With its eye-catching leaves and elegant coloration, you can hardly blame your pet for being curious about its beauty.

Red Prayer Plant

$35 AT BLOOMSCAPE