Pet-Friendly Indoor House Plants for Las Vegas Homes
As big of plant parents as we are here at Rooting for You, we are just keen on being the best pet parents we can be! We love our fluffy babies but we know that they can get themselves into trouble. Whether it be due to boredom, curiosity, or just for the fun of it, you’ll start to find bite marks on your leaves or even whole leaves go missing. It’s tough to keep our four-legged friends away but with this guide, it’ll be easy for you to fill your space with plants that are safe for them!
The Best Pet-Friendly Indoor Houseplants
The following plants are some of our recommendations that won’t bother your furry babies at all!
Spider Plant
Spider plants are famous for being non-toxic and so much so that you could throw it right into your salad and it wouldn’t change a thing! While also being one of the easiest and most versatile plants, the spider plant truly reigns supreme in the realm of easy.
Peperomia
Peperomias are cool due to their unique colors and textures. They also happen to be non-toxic and with such a wide variety of types, there is definitely sure to be one perfect for your space!
Hoya
Hoyas are some of the most sought after house plants and one of the many reasons is their pet-friendliness. If given enough light and care, Hoyas can bloom a beautiful waxy and fuzzy bloom that smells like chocolate!
Bromeliad
The bromeliad is a unique plant that often has crazy and unique colors and patterns! A very hardy plant that is both beautiful and completely non-toxic!
Prayer Plants
Prayer plants are often considered the most “alive” plant with how much they move throughout the day and how they close up at night. The bonus on top? Prayer plants are non-toxic meaning your plants can hang out and watch the plant move all day long without a single worry!
Things to Watch Out For
Even though these plants are all considered completely non-toxic by the ASPCA, any fertilizer or pest treatment applied to plants may cause resulting issues. While fish based fertilizers tend to be safer for pets, they do have a strong fish scent that often attracts the animals. In general, it is still recommended to keep your pets from chewing on and eating the leaves of your house plants.
How to Prevent Your Pets From Eating Your Plants
If you have that one plant that you just can’t bring yourself to part with even though it's not the safest for your other babies, don’t worry, there’s things you might be able to do. When it comes to prevention, placement is everything. Placing your plants in a place that is simply out of reach will often deter most pets. Now some, cats especially, will go to the end of the earth for a nibble at a leaf. For those babies, putting the plant in an enclosed glass space can keep it safe while also giving it tons of natural humidity! Upscaling this to a cabinet is a great way to keep your plant collection growing and still away from your mischievous pets.
Come Find Your Pet-Safe Match
Being a good parent to your fur babies doesn’t need to come at the expense of being a plant parent. While we can’t always control what your dog or cat will nibble at, we can help fill your space with plants that are safe for them! Here at Rooting For You we are always happy to help you figure out what plant fits best into your space and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for pet-safe plants to start your collection or just need help adding to your collection, we’ll help you find the perfect plant. Come visit us at 2380 N. Buffalo Dr. #115 Las Vegas, NV 89128, reach out through email at info.rootingforyoulv@gmail.com, or give us a call at (702)-445-6903!
