Grow Your Own Cat Safe, Indoor Jungle

Your kitty doesn’t need to venture outside to enjoy the beauty of nature. Non-toxic plants can give your cat the purrr-fect indoor jungle while improving your home décor and ambience. Houseplants can provide them cosy hiding spaces, novel smells, and objects to interact with—keeping them stimulated at home. Read on for five houseplants that are safe for your feline and furry friends.

Not sure if one of your existing houseplants is safe for your cat? Check the Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List from ASPCA.

African Violet (Saintpaulia)

African Violets are popular houseplants because they bloom beautifully in low and indirect light. They thrive in moderate temperatures with average humidity.

Calathea (Calathea spp.)

There’s good reason that Calathea is a staple of any indoor jungle. Their brightly coloured leaves accent any home’s décor. They love humidity and will love your bathroom.

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum)

Spider Plants are a favourite among veterinarians. They’re easy to grow indoors and make great air purifiers to clean the air in your home without opening a window

Cast-Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)

  The cast-iron plant is an incredibly easy plant to care for and is almost impossible to kill. They are easy to grow both indoors and outdoors and can survive in even the shadiest spots. 

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Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)

The parlor palm is a popular variety of indoor palm due to its deep green foliage and resemblance to palm-like shrubs. They are a slow growing low-light plant.