You can find lists everywhere about which plants are toxic for cats\/dogs\/small children but what\u2019s harder to find is a list of plants that are safe. Here is a list of houseplants known to be non-toxic.\u00a0 Do understand that a child or pet could still have an allergic reaction, however. Whenever there is any question, seek medical attention.<\/p>\n
African Violets<\/strong>\u2014One of the most reliable blooming plants for indoors, African violets need a couple of hours of direct sun, before 10:30 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m. Water when the top feels dry to the touch, being careful not to get water on the foliage.<\/p>\n \u201cAir\u201d Plants<\/strong>\u2014They are fun plants to tuck in a seashell, mount on a piece of wood, etc. They prefer the same light as does an African violet. Because they generally don\u2019t have soil around their roots, mist lightly every couple of days. About once a week, float in a bowl of room temperature water for about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n Areca Palm (Golden Palm)<\/strong>\u2014Areca palms are best in very bright indirect light to direct sun\u2014preferably before 11 in the morning or after 3 in the afternoon. Water when the top two to three inches of soil is dry. A daily light misting is beneficial.<\/p>\n Bamboo Palms<\/strong>\u2014Bamboo palms do best in the same conditions as does the Areca palm.<\/p>\n Bird\u2019s Nest Fern<\/strong>\u2014This is a pretty and durable fern that tolerates bright indirect light. Like all ferns, it likes humidity so misting is helpful.<\/p>\n Boston Ferns<\/strong>\u2014we all love those pretty lacy leaves. To keep a Boston looking its best, keep it in bright indirect light, keep evenly moist (but not soggy) and mist daily. They love to go outside in the shade for the summer.<\/p>\n Christmas Cactus<\/strong>\u2014Holiday cactus prefer about the same light as does an African violet. It\u2019s easy to get them to bloom again if you put them outside for the summer (under a tree in dappled sun only) and leave them until mid-October. They need the combination in early fall of shorter day length and cooler nights to set buds.<\/p>\n Haworthia<\/strong>\u2014Haworthias are beautiful little succulents with spiky striped leaves. They are super easy to grow in a sunny window. Allow them to dry out before watering.<\/p>\n Hoya (Wax Plant)<\/strong>\u2014Hoyas are succulents with pretty thick waxy foliage. They are easy durable vines that are great in hanging baskets or trellised up. They prefer two or three hours of direct sunlight and should go fairly dry between waterings.<\/p>\n Orchids<\/strong>\u2014Which variety of orchid you can grow will depend on how much light you have. Phalaenopsis orchids (also known as Moth Orchids) need only the same kind of light as does an African violet to bloom. There are other varieties of orchids which need more light. Come see us for help in deciding which variety would do best for you.<\/p>\n Parlor Palms (Neanthe Bella)<\/strong>\u2014Parlor Palms are easy indoor palms. They need only bright indirect light. Like all palms, they appreciate a light misting.<\/p>\n Ponytail Palms<\/strong>\u2014a Ponytail palm is a succulent\u2014 like all plants native to desert-type environments, it likes some sunlight and can go just about completely dry between waterings.<\/p>\n Prayer Plants<\/strong>\u2014There are several varieties of Prayer plants but they all are known for folding their leaves at night. Prayer plants thrive in bright indirect light and do prefer extra humidity so mist lightly every day.<\/p>\n Spider Plant<\/strong>\u2014Spider plants make such gorgeous hanging baskets\u2014and fun when they make the little baby spiders! Keep them in a fairly bright window\u2014avoiding hot mid-day or afternoon sun.\u00a0 Allow them to dry out partially between waterings. Letting tap water stand overnight for the chlorine to evaporate will help prevent brown tips on the foliage.<\/p>\n