Some plants can be great for cleaning indoor air and keeping your home’s air purified. This just makes sense, especially since you spend a lot of time indoors with your pet. But the problem with some types of indoor plants is that they can be toxic for some animals. Some plants can make your
pets sick, or even cause death if your dog or cat eats them. But you can still enjoy the benefits of air-purifying house plants as long as you know which ones are safe for cats and dogs.

Air-Purifying Plants That Are Safe for Pets

Bamboo Palm

The bamboo palm, also called the parlor palm, is a hardy plant known for its air-purifying qualities. It likes to sit in sunny spots and your pets will enjoy the canopy shade. It’s a low-maintenance plant and easy to care for. Best of all, bamboo plants are pet safe air-purifying house plants.

Spider Plants

The spider plant is another pet safe air-purifying plant. If you are just getting started with house plants, the spider plant is a great choice. It’s easy to care for and thrives even when neglected. Best of all, it’s safe for your pets. It can be placed on a shelf or in a hanging basket. Place the spider plant close to nap areas so you and your pet can enjoy clean air while you are snoozing.

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Prayer Plants

The prayer plant has interestingly shaped leaves. They resemble folded hands when they fold together for the nighttime. These non-toxic plants like low-light areas so they are perfect for placing in laundry rooms or basements. Best of all, they purify the air and are safe around pets.

Boston Fern

The Boston Fern is low maintenance, but it stays lush. It prefers indirect light and frequent misting. It does well in bathrooms or on shady porches. Most ferns, including the Boston Fern, are safe for dogs and cats. Only true ferns are pet safe house plants. For example, asparagus is a type of faux fern, and it is toxic to pets.

Areca Palm

The Areca Palm is a pet safe house plant known by many names, including the golden butterfly palm, golden feather palm, yellow palm, and cane palm. It is a pet friendly air-purifying house plant that is beneficial for helping clear toluene, xylene, and formaldehyde from the air.

The Money Tree

The money tree, or ASPCA, is non-toxic for cats and dogs. While it doesn’t really grow money, it can add a lot of aesthetic appeal to your home’s décor. It does prefer to be in a bright spot, but with indirect sunlight. It likes to be near a window, but not directly in front of it. The money plant is said to bring good luck. Hey, what cat or dog can’t use a little more of that?

Gerbera Daisies

Gerbera daisies are bright and cheery, air-purifiers, and safe for pets. They produce long-lasting beautiful flowers. They do well indoors for up to three years.

Orchids

The orchid is an air-purifying plant that is safe for your furry family members. The trouble with the plant is that it can be difficult to get the flowers to bloom after they first get them. These pretty flowers will require a little bit of maintenance.

Most Succulents

Aloe Vera is toxic to your pets! Other than that, most succulents are very easy to keep alive and they are safe for your pets. Succulents help improve air quality and they are happy to sit on a windowsill.

Air-Purifying Plants You Should Avoid if You Have a Cat or Dog

There are a lot of great plants that can help purify the air in your home. But many of them are not pet-friendly. These plants can make your pets sick or even cause death. Do not use these air-purifying plants if you have pets:

· Aloe Vera

· Dracaena

· English Ivy

· Jade

· Oleander

· Peace lily

· Philodendrons

· Pothos plants

· Runner Plants

· Sago palm

· Snake plants

Clean Air for All with Pet Safe Air-Purifying House Plants

Using pet safe air-purifying house plants is a natural and beautiful way to help remove air contaminants in the home you and your pet share. Avoiding plants that are toxic to your pets and choosing pet safe plants lets you reap all the benefits. So, go ahead and green up your home so you and your pets can enjoy clean air together!

About the Author: Fiona

Fiona is the current President and CEO of Pawer Lab. She takes care of the day-to-day operations and makes sure everything runs purrfectly. Her hobbies include chasing lasers, taking naps in the sun, and snacking on treats.