Aloe Vera
A sunny-windowsill succulent with a useful gel. Needs light more than water.
Plant profiles A–Z
24 popular houseplants with the four things you actually need to know: light, water, pet safety and difficulty. 11 of them are non-toxic to cats and dogs. Not sure where to start? Use the plant finder.
Bird's Nest Fern
Wavy, bright green fronds and much less fussy than other ferns. Pet-safe.
Boston Fern
Lush, pet-safe and perfect for a humid bathroom with a window.
Calathea (Prayer Plant family)
Painted-looking leaves that fold up at night. Pet-safe, but picky about water and humidity.
Cast Iron Plant
Named for being nearly indestructible. Takes deep shade, cold rooms and neglect — and it is pet-safe.
Chinese Evergreen
Colorful pink, red or silver leaves that keep their color even in low light.
Dracaena (Corn Plant)
A tall, low-maintenance floor plant for dim corners.
English Ivy
Classic trailing vine for cool, bright rooms. Invasive outdoors in many US states and parts of Australia — keep it in a pot.
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Gorgeous and dramatic. Needs a bright window and a routine — not a beginner plant.
Haworthia
A tiny, pet-safe aloe look-alike that is happy on a desk with indirect light.
Heartleaf Philodendron
Pothos’ softer-looking twin with heart-shaped leaves. Just as easy.
Hoya
Waxy leaves and sweet-smelling star-shaped flowers. Pet-safe and drought-tolerant.
Jade Plant
A "money plant" succulent that can live for decades on a sunny sill.
Money Tree
A braided-trunk "lucky" tree that is pet-safe and handles indoor life well.
Monstera
The Instagram plant. Big split leaves, fast growth, and easier than it looks.
Parlor Palm
A soft, feathery palm that handles low light and is safe for pets.
Peace Lily
White blooms in low light and a built-in "water me" signal. Great for people who need reminders.
Peperomia
Compact, chunky and pet-safe. Comes in dozens of fun leaf patterns.
Ponytail Palm
Not really a palm — a pet-safe succulent with a fun "hairdo". Loves sun and neglect.
Pothos
The classic "can’t kill it" vine. Grows in almost any light, tells you when it is thirsty, and roots in a glass of water.
Rubber Plant
A tougher cousin of the fiddle leaf fig with glossy burgundy or variegated leaves.
Snake Plant
Thrives on neglect. The number-one way to kill it is love — meaning too much water.
Spider Plant
Pet-safe, fast-growing and generous: it makes baby plants you can pot up and give away.
ZZ Plant
Glossy, almost plastic-looking leaves that tolerate dark offices, dry air and forgetful owners.