6 Beautiful Houseplants That Are Safe For Cats

It’s no doubt plants make everything better. They brighten up spaces, add a touch of natural décor and are super beneficial for our health.

If you have some furry friends at home, some plants may send them straight to the vet.

The good news is, you can have the best of both worlds by choosing the right plants.

Here are 6 of my favorite indoor plants that look absolutely stunning and are safe for cats!

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6 Beautiful Houseplants That Are Safe For Cats

1) Jasmine

Arabian jasmine is at the top of my list because of its fragrant flowers. I cannot explain how heavenly the smell is. It’s something you’ll never forget! I consider myself addicted to the smell; I just can’t get enough of it.

This type of jasmine can thrive indoors when given the right conditions and will leave your house smelling absolutely amazing.

Botanical Name
Jasminum Sambac

Common Name
Arabian Jasmine

Care Level
Easy

Light
Full sun to part shade

Place the plant near a south-facing window for best results. I have mine near the corner of a north and east facing window corner and still does great.

Water
Water generously when they’re in bloom during the summer. Water about once a week or when the soil has dried up a bit, depending on your pot size and where you place it, you may need to water it sooner.

Feel the top of the soil, about 1/3 of it should be dry before you need to water it again.

Soil Type
Keep the soil moist and well-drained but not soggy. Any organic potting mix with peat moss and some porous material like perlite will do great.

I use an orchid potting mix blend that also includes peat moss and perlite mixed together.

2) Nerve Plant

One of the most versatile plants you can add to your collection. They do great just about anywhere. You can have them in pots by itself or accompanied with other plants, in open or closed terrariums and placed just about any location in your home.

Botanical Name
Fittonia Albivenis

Common Name
Nerve Plant, Mosaic Plant, Painted Net Leaf

Care Level
Easy

Light
Bright, indirect light

Although this plant can tolerate lower light settings, their colors won’t be as vibrant. I have one in a closed terrarium in the kitchen and it thrives! I have another also in the kitchen in a 4″ pot.

The one in the terrarium is noticeably growing better due to the higher humidity levels. I also have one in the bedroom (medium to low light) and it grows slower with colors a bit faded but still does great.

Water
Keep soil moist at all times but not soggy. Do not allow soil to dry out as the plant will collapse.

Although this is an easy caring plant that can take some neglect from time to time, the health of the plant will quickly deteriorate if the soil is repeatedly dried out.


Soil Type
Peat moss based with some perlite. Make sure it’s well draining but also retains some moisture.

One of mine is in 2/3 peat moss, 1/3 perlite and the other is in 1/2 potting mix and 1/2 sea soil, both do great.

3) String of Hearts

String of hearts is definitely one of my favorite cat friendly plants. They’re easy to take care of and they give such a dreamy look to any space. Their colors are so vibrant and the most beautiful part are their unique tubular flowers.

Botanical Name
Ceropegia Woodii

Common Name
String of Hearts, Chain of Hearts, Rosary Vine, Sweetheart Vine

Care Level
Easy

Light
Bright, indirect light

Be careful not to place it right by the window as too much sun can burn the leaves. Nearby a south-facing or west-facing window or directly in front of a north-facing or east-facing window.

Water
Water only when the soil is about 2/3 dry.

I had a bad habit of over-caring my plants which has good intentions but unfortunate results. Because this plant is a semi-succulent, it stores a lot of water in its leaves and does not need to be watered often.

Feel the soil with your fingers. Another way to tell is by looking at the leaves to see how plump they are. Never let the roots sit in water and if in doubt, water less.

Soil Type
Succulent and cactus mix will do great. You could also use some orchid mix, perlite or sand. The soil must drain really well.

I use 2/3 succulent and cactus mix with 1/3 of perlite.

4) Peperomia Hope

An absolute favorite of mine (yes, I have many favorites!) They’re so unique looking, easy to care for and sturdy with strong stems and thick leaves.

Also super easy to propagate – I have 5 of these plants! Sometimes they can be hard to find in stores so when you do see one, make sure to get one (or a few).

Botanical Name
Peperomia Hope is a hybrid of Deppeana × Quadrifolia

Common Name
Peperomia Hope

Care Level
Easy

Light
Medium to low light or indirect

They do best in bright, filtered light. Too much direct sunlight will fade their leaves turning light green and the stripes become less visible. Medium and low light also do great, they’re leaves will be much darker.

However, take into consideration less light means slower growth.

Water
Water only when soil is about 2/3 dry.

Very sensitive to overwatering. They’re leaves will drop quickly and also have scab-like protrusions on the leaves. Their leaves hold lots of water and like to be dried out between watering. Water less during the winter months.

Soil Type
Any well draining soil. Succulent and cactus mix also do great.

I use 2/3 peat moss and 1/3 perlite.

5) Moon Valley Pilea

Texture wise, this plant is the coolest I’ve seen! It feels a little bit fuzzy, a little bit bumpy, a little bit crunchy; you’ve got to feel it for yourself. The red stripes throughout the leaves also give off such an exotic look.

When they’re in bloom, they give you little beautiful pink flowers as well!

Botanical Name
Pilea Involucrata, Pilea Mollis

Common Name
Moon Valley

Care Level
Easy

Light
Bright, indirect light

They do best in filtered light, too much sunlight can burn the leaves and cause the red tones to fade so don’t place it right beside a sunny window sill.

Water
Water when soil is about 2/3 dry.

Allowing the soil to dry out in between watering is ok as the leaves can hold some water. Make sure the pot has drainage holes and do not allow the roots to sit in water.

Does not tolerate soggy soil, so water less in the winter. This plant thrives in higher humidity.

Soil Type
Peat moss based. Succulent and cactus mix or African violet mix will do great.

I use 2/3 peat moss and 1/3 perlite.

6) Silver Sparkle

If you like glitter, you’d probably like this cute little silver sparkle plant. You can have them in a hanging basket, container box or terracotta pot and they all look great.

My favorite part is when you’re watering them, the leaves give off a delicate shimmer. Also very easy to propagate, you can have a very full plant growing in no time with just a few stem cuttings placed flat on the soil.

Botanical Name
Pilea Libanensis, Pilea Glauca

Common Name
Grey Baby Tears, Pilea Glauca, Silver Sparkle, Red Stem Pilea, Grey Artillery Plant

Care Level
Easy

Light
Bright, indirect light

I have mine about 1 feet away from a north-facing window. In the summer, I put the plant outside for some morning sun and it does really well.

Water
Do not allow soil to dry out, especially in summer. Feel the soil and allow about 1-2 inches to dry out before watering. Allow more soil to dry during winter months as there is less sunlight.

Soil Type
Peat moss and perlite will do great. Make sure it’s well draining and avoid soggy soil at all costs.

This plant does better when it’s a little bit tight as it has really fine roots. I’ve noticed mine thriving after I repotted it from a regular 4″ pot to a smaller, shorter 4″ pot.

I use 2/3 peat moss and 1/3 perlite.

In order to bloom, you must grow

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I hope this post gave you some ideas on which plants to buy if you also have kitty cats at home and want to keep both your plants and fur babies safe!

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