
I have read that houseplants improve the quality of our
indoor air but when one has children and/or pets you need to be careful as to which
plants you bring into your home.
Here’s a selection of easy to find houseplants that improve
indoor air quality and are also non-toxic to both cats and dogs according to
the ASPCA.
Bamboo Palm
- Chamaedorea elegans (Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm, Parlor Palm, Good Luck
Palm, Neanthe Bella Palm)
Banana Plant
- Musa acuminata (Edible Banana, Plantain Tree, Banana Palm)
Spider Plant
- Chlorophytum comosum (Ribbon Plant, Anthericum, Spider Ivy)
Areca Palm
- Dypsis lutescens or Chrysalidocarpus lutescens (Golden Cane Palm, Golden
Butterfly Palm, Cane Palm, Golden Feather Palm, Yellow Palm)
Kentia Palm-
Howea forsteriana (Thatch Palm, Forster Senty Palm)
American Rubber
Plant – Peperomia Obtusifolia (Pepper Face, Baby Rubber Plant)
African Violet
– Saintpaulia (Cape Marigold)
Dwarf Date Palm
- Phoenix acaulis
Pygmy Date Palm
– Phoenix robelenii (Miniature Date Palm, Robellini Palm)
Hoya - Hoya kerrii
– (Wax Hearts, Valentine Hoya)
Orchids -
Orchidaceae – Many orchids are listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs,
but since there are so many different kinds, check your particular variety to
be sure.
* Some individuals who are mold sensitized may not be able
to tolerate potential mold growth in the soil of houseplants. Using terra-cotta
pots instead of plastic ones should encourage proper moisture evaporation for
those of you who are not mold sensitive but wish to optimize health conditions.
*** Before you bring a plant into your home, please "google" the name of the plant to make sure it is safe for children and/or animals. We definitely want to make sure our children and pets are safe at all times.
1 comment:
I used to have house plants, but had to bring them to my friend's when i kept leaving the country to accompny dad for his cancer treatment last year. Now that dad's with the Lord, i haven't gotten my plants back yet...
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