5 Dog Safe Houseplants

With school about to start for so many that means the cooler months on their way. Fall means lots of vivid bright colors but once winter hits things get pretty desolate looking. Bringing plants indoors not only helps bring color to your home but adds much needed fresh air to a home that often has to be sealed for months at a time. Bringing houseplants into your space is a great way to offer color and air quality; you just want to be careful that your plant choices are pet friendly. Of course you will want to make sure that your pet doesn’t eat the plant.

No matter how safe the plant is it will probably upset their tummy a bit so you will want to keep an eye out the first few days to ensure no one is having an extra snack. Another thing to consider is if the plant has been out in the yard where your dog or other animals could have found it a nice place to go potty either re-pot the plant or wash the container and spray with a good stain and odor remover. If it has been outdoors chances are that there will be grass starting to grow in the pot. Make sure you pull it along with any weeds that have sprung up. The last thing you want to happen is to bring the plant inside only to have your dog think it is a new potty spot!

1. Bamboo
First let’s discuss bamboo. Bamboo is a plant that is very fast growing and is found in clusters. It is used in everything from scaffolding to flooring and as fiber for fabric. This is the stuff that Pandas eat. You aren’t really looking to bring this indoors unless you have an areas that is quite large and tall for the bamboo to grow in. Plus true bamboo does not do well indoor and need very special care. What you are looking for what is commonly referred to as Lucky Bamboo. These are small shoots and are often time found in small clusters in decorative containers.

Lucky Bamboo is a member of the Lily Family and offers an exotic look and is an easy to grow houseplant. The tall and straight shoots are great for office desks, a kitchen window, and make a great centerpiece. Plus, they run just a few dollars per shoot or less depending on the size of the plant. Lucky bamboo will give your house an Asian flair.

2. Lamb’s Tail
Lamb’s tail is soft in color and touch. It grows easily in a pot and makes a great window plant. You can find it for a few dollars at most greenhouses or even retail shops, and it is quite easy to grow.

3. Christmas Cactus
Christmas cactus has soft greenery and blooms bright pink flowers in the winter. It is easy to grow as well as divide, and can live for many years. Try a Christmas cactus and enjoy the colorful show it puts on each winter.

4. Button Fern
Ferns are a popular houseplant as they are easy to grow and can withstand just about anything. Plant a button fern and enjoy the soft color and greenery it provides.

5. Hens and Chickens
This plant not only has a cute name, but it grows easily and spreads quickly as well. It offers a fun cactus look and comes in a variety of rich greens, purples, and reds.