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6 air-purifying plants that are safe for pets

They're pretty, too. - by Laura Barry
  • 28 Oct 2020
6 air-purifying plants that are safe for pets

All of us love to deck out our homes with indoor plants that clean the air and beautify the space. However, there's greenery that may do more harm than good. In fact, many popular houseplants - such as lily varieties, the sago palm, aloe vera, succulents and crotons - can be poisonous if ingested by our fluffy mates.

So to keep your home safe without compromising on it looking lush, we've rounded up six pet-friendly options for you to try at your place. 

1. Money Tree

This is a great choice for anyone with asthma, lung problems or who lives in a smoggy city.

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2. Palms

Palms are a hardy, pet-friendly plant that are available in indoor varieties.

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3. Spider Plant

Easy to care for and cultivate, the spider plant is an on-trend houseplants that’s safe for cats and dogs.

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Get over this hump-day with brand new indoor pots from us! ☺️😍 Pictured here is the spider plant in our new "Kari" pot. Available on our Accessories page. #bloombox #houseplants #houseplantsofinstagram #spiderplant #indoorgarden

4. Boston Fern

This retro classic houseplant is coming back in and rightly so, as they can work as a natural humidifier.

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Can't get enough of these plant hangers!🌵 hanger is from @homesense_ukie @tkmaxx #houseplants #plant #bostonfern #fern #hangingpot #pot #tropical #plantsofinstagram #decor #homedecor

5. Bamboo

This gem might be able to grow like wildfire, but it’ll stay a size relevant to the pot it’s in, making it a great houseplant.  

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6. Wax Plant

These plants are sturdy and help to improve air quality in your home.

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Reining in this #waxplantwednesday with a handful of Hoya obovata variegata! Ain't she a beaut? I just love these dapples of white and yellow 😍

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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