Monstera

Monstera deliciosa

☀Bright indirect light; tolerates moderate shade 💧Allow top 3-5 cm of compost to dry between waterings

Toxic to pets

Heartleaf Philodendron

Philodendron hederaceum

☀Bright indirect light; tolerates low light 💧Allow top 2-3 cm of soil to dry between waterings

Toxic to pets

Boston Fern

Nephrolepis exaltata

☀Bright, indirect light; no direct sun 💧Keep consistently moist but never waterlogged

Pet-safe

Air Plant

Tillandsia ionantha

☀Bright, indirect light; some direct morning sun tolerated 💧Mist or soak 2 to 3 times per week

Pet-safe

Anthurium Clarinervium

Anthurium clarinervium

☀Bright indirect light; no direct sun 💧Water when top 2-3 cm of soil is dry

Toxic to pets

Anthurium Crystallinum

Anthurium crystallinum

☀Bright, indirect light 💧Keep evenly moist, never waterlogged

Toxic to pets

Arrowhead Plant

Syngonium podophyllum

☀Bright to moderate indirect light 💧Water when top 2.5 cm of soil is dry

Toxic to pets

Baby Rubber Plant

Peperomia obtusifolia

☀Bright indirect light; tolerates low light 💧Allow top half of compost to dry between waterings

Pet-safe

Bamboo Palm

Chamaedorea seifrizii

☀Bright indirect light; tolerates low light 💧Keep evenly moist; allow top 2-3 cm to dry between waterings

Pet-safe

Bishop's Cap Cactus

Astrophytum myriostigma

☀Bright direct sunlight 💧Sparingly; allow full drying between waterings

Pet-safe

Blue Star Fern

Phlebodium aureum

☀Bright indirect light; tolerates low light 💧Allow top third of soil to dry between waterings

Pet-safe

Boston Fern Compacta

Nephrolepis exaltata Compacta

☀Bright, indirect light 💧Keep evenly moist; never waterlogged

Pet-safe

Bromeliad

Guzmania lingulata

☀Bright, indirect light 💧Keep central cup topped with water; moist but not waterlogged soil

Pet-safe

Bunny Ear Cactus

Opuntia microdasys

☀Bright direct sun, at least 6 hours daily 💧Infrequent; allow soil to dry completely between waterings

Toxic to pets

Burro's Tail

Sedum morganianum

☀Bright indirect to full sun 💧Infrequent; allow soil to dry fully between waterings

Toxic to pets

Caladium

Caladium bicolor

☀Bright indirect light; no direct sun 💧Keep evenly moist during growth; reduce sharply in dormancy

Toxic to pets

Cat Palm

Chamaedorea cataractarum

☀Bright indirect light; tolerates moderate shade 💧Keep consistently moist; never waterlogged

Pet-safe

Creeping Charlie

Pilea nummulariifolia

☀Bright indirect light 💧Keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging

Pet-safe

Dieffenbachia Camille

Dieffenbachia Camille

☀Bright indirect light; tolerates lower light 💧Water when top 2-3 cm of soil is dry

Toxic to pets

Donkey Tail Sedum

Sedum morganianum

☀Bright, indirect to direct sun 💧Allow soil to dry fully between waterings

Toxic to pets

Dumb Cane

Dieffenbachia seguine

☀Bright indirect light; tolerates moderate shade 💧Allow top 2-3 cm of compost to dry between waterings

Toxic to pets

Echeveria

Echeveria elegans

☀Bright direct or indirect light, at least 4-6 hours daily 💧Allow compost to dry fully between waterings

Pet-safe

Episcia

Episcia cupreata

☀Bright, indirect light; no direct sun 💧Keep consistently moist but never waterlogged

Pet-safe

Fishbone Cactus

Disocactus anguliger

☀Bright, indirect light; some morning sun tolerated 💧Allow top third of compost to dry between waterings

Pet-safe

Flamingo Flower

Anthurium scherzerianum

☀Bright, indirect light 💧Water when top 2-3 cm of compost dries out

Toxic to pets

Ghost Plant

Graptopetalum paraguayense

☀Bright direct or indirect light 💧Allow soil to dry completely between waterings

Toxic to pets

Golden Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus grusonii

☀Full sun, 4+ hours of direct sun daily 💧Very infrequent; allow soil to dry completely between waterings

Pet-safe

Grape Ivy

Cissus rhombifolia

☀Bright indirect light; tolerates lower light 💧Allow top third of compost to dry between waterings

Toxic to pets

Jelly Bean Plant

Sedum rubrotinctum

☀Bright direct or very bright indirect light 💧Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings

Toxic to pets

Mexican Snowball

Echeveria elegans

☀Bright direct or very bright indirect light 💧Water sparingly, allowing soil to dry fully between waterings

Pet-safe

Mistletoe Cactus

Rhipsalis baccifera

☀Bright indirect light; avoid direct sun 💧Allow top third of compost to dry between waterings

Toxic to pets

Money Tree

Pachira aquatica

☀Bright, indirect light 💧Water thoroughly, allow top half of soil to dry out between waterings

Pet-safe

Monstera Dubia

Monstera dubia

☀Bright, indirect light 💧Water when top 2-3 cm of soil is dry

Toxic to pets

Monstera Siltepecana

Monstera siltepecana

☀Bright, indirect light 💧Allow top 2-3 cm to dry between waterings

Toxic to pets

Old Lady Cactus

Mammillaria hahniana

☀Bright direct to bright indirect sunlight 💧Infrequent; allow compost to dry fully between waterings

Pet-safe

Oncidium Orchid

Oncidium altissimum

☀Bright indirect light, some direct morning sun 💧Water thoroughly then allow to nearly dry between waterings

Pet-safe

Oxalis Iron Cross

Oxalis tetraphylla Iron Cross

☀Bright indirect to some direct sun 💧Moderate; allow top layer to dry between waterings

Toxic to pets

Parlour Palm

Chamaedorea elegans

☀Bright to moderate indirect light; tolerates low light 💧Allow top 2 cm of soil to dry between waterings

Pet-safe

Peperomia Hope

Peperomia tetraphylla Hope

☀Bright indirect light 💧Allow top half of soil to dry between waterings

Pet-safe

Philodendron Brasil

Philodendron hederaceum Brasil

☀Bright indirect light; tolerates moderate indirect light 💧Water when top 2-5 cm of soil is dry

Toxic to pets

Pilea Moon Valley

Pilea mollis

☀Bright, indirect light 💧Keep evenly moist, never waterlogged

Pet-safe

Pincushion Cactus

Mammillaria crinita

☀Bright direct sunlight, 4 to 6 hours daily 💧Allow soil to dry fully between waterings; water sparingly in winter

Pet-safe

Poinsettia

Euphorbia pulcherrima

☀Bright, indirect light; some direct winter sun 💧Water when top centimetre of compost is dry; avoid waterlogging

Toxic to pets

Ponytail Palm

Beaucarnea recurvata

☀Full sun to bright indirect light 💧Infrequent; allow soil to dry fully between waterings

Toxic to pets

Purple Heart

Tradescantia pallida

☀Bright indirect to direct light; colour fades in shade 💧Moderate; allow top 2 cm of soil to dry between waterings

Toxic to pets

Rat Tail Cactus

Aporocactus flagelliformis

☀Bright direct sun 💧Moderate in growing season, minimal in winter

Toxic to pets

Sensitive Plant

Mimosa pudica

☀Bright, indirect to direct light 💧Keep evenly moist; reduce in winter

Toxic to pets

Spiderwort

Tradescantia zebrina

☀Bright indirect light; tolerates lower light but colours may fade 💧Moderate; allow top inch of compost to dry between waterings

Toxic to pets

Star Cactus

Astrophytum asterias

☀Bright indirect to full sun 💧Very sparingly; allow to dry completely between waterings

Pet-safe

Swiss Cheese Vine

Monstera adansonii

☀Bright, indirect light 💧Allow top 2-3 cm of soil to dry between waterings

Toxic to pets

Turtle Vine

Callisia repens

☀Bright indirect light 💧Water when top 2-3 cm of soil is dry

Toxic to pets

Variegated Monstera

Monstera deliciosa Variegata

☀Bright, indirect light; no harsh direct sun 💧Water when top 3-5 cm of soil is dry

Toxic to pets

Velvet Leaf Philodendron

Philodendron micans

☀Bright indirect light; tolerates lower light 💧Allow top 2-3 cm of soil to dry between waterings

Toxic to pets

Venus Flytrap

Dionaea muscipula

☀Full sun, minimum 4 to 6 hours direct sunlight daily 💧Always use distilled, rainwater or reverse-osmosis water only

Pet-safe

Wandering Dude

Tradescantia zebrina

☀Bright indirect light; tolerates lower light 💧Water when top 2.5 cm of soil is dry

Toxic to pets