Earlier this month, we caught up with our friends over at GrowTropicals to chat all things green, in particular, pet-friendly plants!
Everyone should enjoy a touch of nature in their homes, despite any curious paws or wagging tails. Here are ten stunning pet-friendly houseplants from GrowTropicals that charm your space while being safe for your cats and dogs.
Stromanthe Triostar
Known for its dramatic pink, green, and white foliage, this striking plant brightens any room with its vibrant colours.
Care tip: Prefers bright, indirect light and thrives in humidity. Best to be kept in bright but indirect light to maintain its beautiful colours.
Hoya Carnosa Tricolor
This hardy variegated Hoya, a genus also known as the Wax Plant features cascading vines with variegated green, pink, and cream-coloured leaves, perfect for shelves or hanging baskets.
Care tip: Unlike many tropical plants, Hoyas prefer to dry out completely between waterings, making them perfect for forgetful plant collectors. Hoyas need plenty of bright, indirect light for full and happy growth.
Boston Fern | Nephrolepis duffii
The Boston Fern is a popular houseplant to grow, and its long, feather-like branches add vibrancy to any space, particularly when hanging from macramés.
Care tip: Ferns prefer moderate light and consistently moist soil. An area of medium to high humidity will help this plant thrive. If grown near a grow light, it's best to keep this plant at least 1.5 metres away from the source.
Hoya Linearis
A living curtain of slender, needle-like leaves that shimmer under gentle light. Unlike its waxier Hoya cousins, this epiphytic wonder produces cascading tendrils that can reach several feet in length, adorned with clusters of star-shaped, vanilla-scented flowers that glow like tiny constellations when backlit.
Hawaiian Palm | Brighamia Insignis
An unusual-looking plant that resembles a miniature tree with a thick trunk and lush foliage. It can add a playful, exotic touch to your home. Once mature, this plant produces delicate yellow trumpet-shaped flowers, which are a real beauty!
Care tip: Brighamia require plenty of bright light - so a grow light is highly recommended!
Chinese Money Plant | Pilea Peperomioides
Known for its round, coin-shaped leaves, this plant is a symbol of good fortune and creates little offshoots which can be propagated and shared with friends.
Care tip: Pilea love bright, indirect light and only needs watering when the soil feels dry to the touch.
String of Turtles | Peperomia Prostrata
A petite trailing plant with turtle-shell-patterned leaves that adds character to any plant collection.
Care tip: This plant loves bright, indirect light and infrequent watering, so let it dry out between drinks. It’s also best to handle with care as the turtle-shaped leaves are quite delicate.
Lipstick Plant | Aeschynanthus Japhrolepis
This trailing beauty produces vibrant red, tubular flowers, adding a pop of colour to your home.
Care tip: Keeping this plant bright, indirect light, watering sparingly and ensuring good drainage will be the key to making this plant bloom multiple times a year!
Platycerium bifurcatum
A rare and unusual Staghorn fern! These plants have been popular since the 70s and the love for them is not going away anytime soon! We love seeing how creative houseplant collectors get mounting these on bark, moss and cork bark. Epic as a living wall piece!
Care tip: Soak mounted plants weekly in the growing months.
Parlour Palm | Chamaedorea elegans
A compact, graceful palm that’s both stylish and non-toxic, making it ideal for tabletops or small spaces.
Care tip: Thrives in low to medium light and prefers moderate watering.
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