Child and pet safe plants
While you might know that it’s better not to snack on your plant friends (with a few exceptions) the smaller members of your family aren’t always so wise. We’re often asked about choosing pet- and child-safe house plants, so we’ve gathered a few of our favourite options here. These guys won’t do any harm to your little ones if they happen to have a nibble, and they look good to boot.
To check you plant’s toxicity levels, take a look at its product page — we always give details in the description. Remember, you don’t have to bin toxic plants if you find out too late. If it happens, just keep them out of the way, such as on tall shelves or in hanging planters.
Meet our child & pet friendly plants
Big Ken the kentia palm is non-toxic, so no need to worry about keeping him around curious little ones. His arching fronds work wonders to transform any corner, casting beautiful shadows across plain walls.
Native to the South American tropics, Bertie the Boston fern loves a bit of humidity, so try keeping her in the bathroom or kitchen. She’s no threat to pets or kids — in fact, cats might like to play with her impressive leaves.
Sharon the Chamaedorea earned fancy nickname — the ‘parlour palm’ — when she came into fashion in the Victorian times. Originally from Mexico, her beautiful arched palm fronds will give your space that sought-after tropical vibe — just don’t put her in direct sunlight, as too much UV will scorch her leaves.
We love Juliette the Calathea (a.k.a. the ‘prayer plant’) for her amazing patterned foliage which — surprise! — is soft to the touch. Put her in a spot with indirect sunlight and watch as she unfurls her leaves in the morning to catch some rays, before curling them up at night to go to sleep.
Penny gets the nickname 'Chinese Money Plant' from her glossy coin shaped leaves. She's a low maintenance and non-toxic little houseplant perfect for a shelf or desk. Some say if you place a coin in her soil she will bring you wealth and good fortune!
In the wild, Venus the maidenhair fern can be found in rock crevices, on river banks and by hot springs, but she’s also happy growing in a shady London flat. She’s non-toxic and cats even like to nibble on her small leaves.
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