Houseplant care, minus the guesswork
Straight answers for 15 of the most popular houseplants: how often to water, how much light, humidity, difficulty — and whether it's safe around your cat or dog. Every guide includes a watering calculator tuned to your home.
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🐾 Pet-safe houseplants
Have a curious cat or dog? These 5 plants are classified non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. (The others below are toxic or unconfirmed — keep those out of reach.)
All plant care guides
| Plant | Light | Water | Care | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monstera Deliciosa | Bright indirect | ~7d | Easy | Toxic |
| Snake Plant | Low light | ~14d | Easy | Toxic |
| Pothos | Medium / indirect | ~7d | Easy | Toxic |
| Spider Plant | Medium / indirect | ~7d | Easy | Pet-safe |
| ZZ Plant | Low light | ~14d | Easy | Toxic |
| Peace Lily | Low light | ~5d | Easy | Toxic |
| Fiddle Leaf Fig | Bright indirect | ~7d | Fussy | Toxic |
| Rubber Plant | Bright indirect | ~7d | Medium | Toxic |
| Aloe Vera | Bright indirect | ~14d | Easy | Toxic |
| Heartleaf Philodendron | Medium / indirect | ~7d | Easy | Toxic |
| Calathea | Medium / indirect | ~5d | Fussy | Pet-safe |
| Chinese Money Plant | Bright indirect | ~7d | Easy | Unconfirmed |
| Boston Fern | Medium / indirect | ~5d | Medium | Pet-safe |
| Parlor Palm | Low light | ~7d | Easy | Pet-safe |
| Phalaenopsis Orchid | Bright indirect | ~7d | Medium | Pet-safe |
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Low light (4)
Medium / indirect (5)
Bright indirect (6)
▶ Watering calculator · 10 plants need care around pets — each guide flags it clearly.