Plants indoors and outside on a porch or deck keep your home feeling lively and fresh. Houseplants are also known to purify indoor air. It’s important to keep in mind that some common houseplants are toxic. If you have children and pets in the household, consider these non-toxic houseplants for your home.

Non-Toxic Houseplants: Boston Fern

If you love the look for ferns in your home or hanging on your porch, research the species before you choose one. Many types of ferns are toxic, but the Boston fern is a safe choice. They are commonly found in plant and hardware stores and add lush greenery to any living space.

Spider Plant

Spider plants are easy to take care of and easy to propagate from the babies that sprout from the main plant. They are non-toxic houseplants, so you don’t have to worry about kids and pets getting near them. If you are inexperienced with keeping houseplants, the spider plant is a great introduction. As a bonus, NASA discovered that spider plants remove up to 90% of formaldehyde in the air.

Ponytail Palm

Ponytail palms are native to Mexico and add a lush, tropical feel to your home. As long as they are placed in an area with lots of sunlight, they are low-maintenance. They are in the succulent family, so require very little water.

Prayer Plants are Non-Toxic Houseplants

The prayer plant gets its name from the way its leaves fold up at night, like hands in prayer. It is a beautiful plant with stripes on the leaves. It likes indirect sunlight and plenty of water.

Christmas Cactus

Christmas cacti are known to bloom during the holidays. They have abundant and colorful flowers, making them a festive plant to add to your holiday decor. When they are not in bloom, they still serve as an attractive, non-toxic houseplant year-round that is easy to care for. Many other traditional houseplants for the holidays are toxic, like poinsettias and holly, making the Christmas cactus a safe alternative.

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