Cat Safe Plants

1.      Parlor Palm

The Parlor Palm is a popular household plant and is known as an air plant for its air-purifying qualities. The parlor palm is a small palm variety that’s easy to grow in partial light to bright indirect sunlight. These common house plants enjoy moderate to high humidity levels and deep watering once the soil is dry.

Parlor Palms are cat-safe, non-toxic plants that are also a favorite amongst cats who eat houseplants. For the plant’s sake, it’s best to keep it out of the kitty’s reach! (source)

2.      Hoya

There is a diverse range of hoyas on the market, even ranging in color from beautiful pinks and yellows to pure green. Hoyas are succulents, which means they store water in their leaves. Place your hoya in a sunny spot with direct sun and let the soil dry out completely between waterings.

Anecdotally, I’ve noticed my cats and dogs tend to avoid eating this kind of plant—but if yours do, you’ll have no need to worry since Hoyas are non-toxic. (source)

3.      Peperomia

Peperomia plants are common indoor plants that come in different varieties. Watermelon Peperomia grows large, disk-like leaves, while a String of Turtles grows long, trailing stems with teeny-tiny foliage. Some of the more succulent Peperomia varieties have little folded leaves that look like taco shells! Peperomias can be finicky, depending on the variety. They tend to dislike water on their leaves, so try bottom-watering or watering from above at dirt level. Place Pereromias in a bright location with partial sunlight.

Peperomia is non-toxic to cats and are cat-safe houseplants. (source)

4.      Fittonia

Fittonia plants, also called nerve plants, have vein-like patterns on foliage that can be white, red, or pink in color. These plants are dramatic about their watering schedule, but this makes it super easy to tell when they’re thirsty. If your plant’s leaves drop and it looks a little dead, don’t worry! Give it a good drink and, usually, it’ll be good as new in a few hours. Fittonia can handle low light conditions but prefers medium to bright indirect light or natural light. The brighter the lighting, the more beautiful veins on the nerve plant leaves will stand out, creating striking stripes.

These plants make great dining room table decorations and floral arrangements. Fittonia plants are safe for cats and non-toxic. (source)

5.      Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica)

The Money Tree is a common friendship plant that is often given for good luck. These plants are typically sold with three or more plants braided together. They’re unique and beautiful, with thick trunks and so many leaves! Money trees store water in their trunks and tolerate neglect well. However, they’ll die if overwatered. Plant them in soil that drains quickly and water until you notice water coming out of the drainage hole. Another tip for these plants—check them for rubber bands beneath the soil level! Sometimes, they’re left on the plant, which can kill them as they grow. Simply cut off the rubber band, and your plant will grow several feet tall.

Money Trees are cat-safe and non-toxic. (source)

6.      Echeveria

Echeverias are succulent plants with beautiful rosettes. Like many on this list, they come in a wide variety of colors and shapes. Some popular varieties include “Perle von Nurnberg,” “Black Prince,” and “Lola.” These plants enjoy bright sunlight, so keep them where they have direct sunlight, such as a southern windowsill or beneath a grow light. Water them deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Echeveria succulents are cat-safe and non-toxic. (source)

7.      Graptopetalum

Graptopetalum is a pet-friendly plant that is very similar to Echeveria, and the two are even commonly crossbred. They tend to have plumper leaves than Echeveria but grow in the same rosette shape. They also require very similar care. Give them direct sunlight on a sunny windowsill and watch them thrive, even if you forget to water them for a couple of weeks.

Graptopetalum succulents are cat-safe and non-toxic. (source)

8.      Sedum

Sedums are a popular choice for outdoor ground cover because many varieties prefer full sun and are incredibly cold-hardy. However, some do well indoors when given the right conditions. The burro’s-tail and jellybean varieties are some of the most beautiful plants! As with the succulents above, sedums like bright light and deep, infrequent watering.

Sedum succulents are cat-safe and non-toxic. (source)

9.      Spider Plant

The spider plant is a type of grass that’s incredibly easy to grow. They propagate through sending offshoots, which bloom for a short period and then begin to grow little baby plants. In their natural habitat, these plant pups would dig their roots into the ground and continue to grow and spread. In your home, you can choose to leave them hanging, trim them to grow more plants, or even feed them to your cats!

10.  Catnip

Speaking of cat drugs, you might also try your hand at growing some catnip at home. You’ll need an eight-inch pot, a sunny window (or grow lights), and some well-draining soil.

Water it when the soil is dry, prune back flower buds to encourage foliage growth, and pinch off a few tiny green leaves now and then to give your cat a nice, fresh treat! Homegrown and fresh catnip will be more potent than the kind that’s store-bought.

11.  Cat Grass

Cat grass is another plant you can grow just for your cat. It’s incredibly simple—just plant the seeds, keep the soil moist, and watch it grow! Cat grass is typically sold in seed form rather than as a full-grown plant.

If your grass appears light tan or yellow in color, it either needs more water or more light.

Cat grass is a great source of fiber, and it can help with digestive issues. However, too much cat grass can cause an upset stomach.