The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) publishes the most comprehensive list of plants that are poisonous to cats <\/a>and dogs.<\/a> It reads like a textbook and is undoubtedly overwhelming. To make it easier, we put together this simple list of plants that are safe to bring home. It\u2019s important to note that ingesting any plant material could still give your pet an upset stomach \u2014 even the plants on this list. If you have a curious companion who can\u2019t get enough, keep your green friends out of reach in a macrame plant hanger suspended from the ceiling or at the top of a bookshelf.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got cats in a basement apartment \u2014 look no further. Not only is this plant pet-friendly but it also thrives in low light. You can have it all!<\/p>\n Light:<\/strong> Low to medium light With painterly leaves in a gorgeous striped pattern, rattlesnakes are big crowd pleasers. They can also tolerate lower light, with leaves that rise and fall from day-to-night. When you start the day with your furry friends, they\u2019ll be right there with you.<\/p>\n Light:<\/strong> Low to bright-indirect Yet another low-light warrior, spider plants are perfect for beginners. They’re also quick to sprout \u2018spider plant babies.\u2019 We already knew you were the best pet parent. Now you can add awesome plant parent to your resume.<\/p>\n Light:<\/strong> Medium to bright-indirect sunlight Parlor palms make the perfect companion for your table, desk or nightstand but can also grow up to 4 feet tall if they\u2019re planted in a 10-inch pot. They have long, graceful fronds that can tolerate low light but prefer medium indirect light.<\/p>\n Light:<\/strong> Low to bright-indirect light Since you love animals so much, it\u2019s only natural to want a plant with leaves resembling elk antlers. They\u2019re also a little furry, thanks to the fine hairs surrounding the leaves.<\/p>\n Light:<\/strong> Medium to bright-indirect light Don\u2019t be misled by the spiky appearance, haworthias are pet-friendly. They\u2019re also low-light succulents that don\u2019t need a ton of water \u2014 leaving ample time to take Fido for a walk.<\/p>\n Light:<\/strong> Medium to bright indirect If the chew toy goes missing and your dog set their sights on your air plant, it won\u2019t cause harm. Since air plants don’t need to be rooted in soil, you can place them anywhere in the apartment as decor.<\/p>\n Light:<\/strong> Medium to bright indirect light The money tree is symbolic for many people who believe they bring luck and prosperity. While I can\u2019t guarantee a money tree will make you rich, it won\u2019t be harmful to your pets. They\u2019re also relatively low-maintenance when it comes to watering.<\/p>\n Light:<\/strong> Medium to bright indirect light Unfortunately, this plant is very tempting for cats to play with (I\u2019ve seen this firsthand with a cat named Bowie). Thankfully, they look amazing in hanging baskets.<\/p>\n Light:<\/strong> Medium to bright-indirect Prayer plants have hues of red, green, brown and cream in the leaves. Like rattlesnakes, the painterly leaves are constantly in motion \u2014 this time-lapse shows just how much.<\/p>\n Light:<\/strong> Low to medium light Along with being pet-friendly, this plant is basically indestructible (it\u2019s named after cast iron, after all).<\/p>\n Light:<\/strong> Besides direct light, any exposure will do Plants are our friends, but animals are family. Thankfully, it\u2019s possible to have both under one roof if you pick the right plants. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":193425,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","apple_news_api_created_at":"2019-06-14T20:09:54Z","apple_news_api_id":"cb52846b-b334-49a3-b5e7-da4c43eca35d","apple_news_api_modified_at":"2019-06-14T20:09:55Z","apple_news_api_revision":"AAAAAAAAAAD\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/w==","apple_news_api_share_url":"https:\/\/apple.news\/Ay1KEa7M0SaO159pMQ-yjXQ","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_is_hidden":false,"apple_news_is_paid":false,"apple_news_is_preview":false,"apple_news_is_sponsored":false,"apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"middle","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":["https:\/\/u48r14.digitalhub.com\/sections\/09b86915-7d2b-3acd-915b-b215002d01b7"],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11115],"tags":[11113,11112,11205],"coauthors":[10245],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\n1. Bird\u2019s Nest Fern<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Photo: e5locationhouse\/Instagram\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\nWater:<\/strong> Weekly<\/p>\n2. Calathea Rattlesnake<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Photo:<\/em> mila_louis_toygers\/Instagram\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n
\nWater:<\/strong> Weekly<\/p>\n3. Spider Plant<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Photo: plant_progress\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\nWater:<\/strong> Weekly<\/p>\n4. Parlor Palm<\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dog-and-pet-safe-plants.png\")
<\/a>Photo: bloomscape\/Instagram\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\nWater:<\/strong> Weekly<\/p>\n5. Staghorn Fern<\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/staghorn-fern.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo: steph_floret\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\nWater:<\/strong> About weekly<\/p>\n6. Haworthia<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Photo: phillyplantfam\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\nWater:<\/strong> Every 10-14 days<\/p>\n7. Air Plants<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Photo: tillandsia_bangkok\/Instagram\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\nWater:<\/strong> Dip in a bowl of room temperature water for ten minutes, then allow it to dry<\/p>\n8. Money Tree<\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/money-tree.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo:\u00a0kaathleennnn\/Instagram\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\nWater:<\/strong> About every one to two weeks<\/p>\n9. Boston Fern<\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/boston-fern.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo: jsgood44\/Instagram\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\nWater:<\/strong> Keep soil evenly moist<\/p>\n10. Prayer Plant<\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/prayer-plant-1.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo: crunchyginger\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\nWater:<\/strong> Keep soil evenly moist<\/p>\n11. Cast iron plant<\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cast-iron.jpg\")
<\/a>Photo: bahargol.021\/Instagram\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\nWater:<\/strong> Let the soil dry out between waterings<\/p>\n