Whether you have a green thumb or simply want to spruce up your home décor with some indoor plants, there are important safety considerations to think about if you have small children or pets. Many plants – like the poinsettia and lilies – are actually toxic if accidentally ingested by a cat or dog. Ensure your furry friends stay safe and bring some new life into your home with the following four indoor plants.

The Top Plants That Are Pet-Friendly

1. Christmas Cactus

The Christmas cactus is native to south-eastern Brazil and typically grows on trees or rocks. It requires both shade and warm temperatures to properly thrive. This cactus is recognizable by the glossy, flat, green branches that hang outward. Blooming during the holiday season, this cactus can produce bright purple, pink, white, red, or yellow flowers.

2. Boston Fern

A popular option, the Boston fern requires very simple, but specific care. This fern grows best in a cool space with higher humidity, needing minimal amounts of indirect light.

Characterized by small green leaves and long hanging branches, the fern thrives in dry soil, turning the leaves yellow if too much moisture is introduced.

3. African Violet

A common option for indoors, the African violet offers homeowners a wide range of colors to choose from, including clusters of purple, white, and blue.

With their thicker, fuzzier, rounded leaves, these plants need to be lightly moisturized with room temperature water. With proper care, these flowers may need to be repotted every six months to one year, allowing them to grow.

4. Baby Rubber Plant

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, fast-growing indoor plant, the baby rubber plant may be the right option for your needs. Recognizable by their thick and glossy green leaves, rubber plants do best when grown in moderate to minimal lighting, once a week in the summer and once every two to three weeks in the winter.

If you want to find your next indoor plant, but aren’t sure which variety is right for you, consult the team at P & M Garden Services in Eagle River, AK. For the last three decades, these professionals have provided the plants and tools you need to start your garden – whether you’re looking for vegetable starter seeds or want perennials. To learn more about their greenhouse, visit them online or call (907) 694-9293.