15 Dog-Friendly Houseplants

Making your home dog-friendly has never been easier with these houseplants. It adds color and scents and gives a touch of elegance to your home, offering a win-win for your home and your furry friend! Choose these 15 dog-friendly houseplants to get started.

Camellia 

The pretty camellia is a flowering shrub. It has vibrant blooms every year without much work. It grows well in partial shade; however, the matured camellia flowers do not require much water. But new ones need some watering to start growing roots. A delightful addition to your garden that is safe for your dog.

Dill 

Besides using dill in our food, it is also a safe herb for dogs. Its feathery leave­s make creamy dressings, soups, and meats taste better. This dog-friendly houseplant likes a lot of room to grow and thrives as it gets bigger. These houseplant flowers add style to your yard and are safe for dogs.

Marigolds 

Beyond their sunny beauty, dog-safe garden marigolds attract bees and act as natural pest control, deterring harmful bugs. A visual treat with sun-like blooms, these flowers are a win-win for your garden and your dog. Enhance your space with these dog-friendly, pest-repelling marvels.

Fuchsias 

Fuchsias make your outdoor space elegant and graceful. Their pink and purple flowers thrive in hanging baskets and in mild climates. They bloom from late spring to late fall, adding a touch of style to your yard. They are even dog-friendly, causing no toxicity or harm, which makes them a friendly and graceful addition to your yard. 

Magnolia Bushes 

Magnolia bushes are small plants compared to their larger counterparts, like magnolia trees. They have purple, pink, or white flowers that thrive in full sun. They look spectacular as houseplants, add vibrancy, and require less space, making them suitable for small homes. They are dog-friendly and cause no harm to cats and dogs. 

Areca Palm

This palm brings flowing greenery to any room. This beautiful palm adds elegance to any home or office. It is safe for your pets and children. The areca palm can fit in various environments in three different sizes. Its largest size (120cm) can even provide shade for your furry friends on a hot day!

Creeping Thyme

Creeping thyme is a dog-friendly ground cover that is easy to grow. It is a perennial herb that almost forms a dense ground-touching mat made of tiny leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers, filling the pavers and crevices. All it needs is a bit of water and sunlight, and you will have a useful, dog-safe addition to your garden. 

Sunflowers

Sunflowers are summer flowers that come in many sizes. It thrives in sunny spots but not under scorching sun. Make sure to water it amply to meet its immense hydration needs. Their bright colors attract pets like dogs and birds. Whenever their petals fade, the birds eat the seeds. Sunflowers are an attractive choice and a visual delight for your furry pet.

Kentia Palm

Kentia palm is a fantastic house plant addition requiring little care and attention. They are tolerant of shade and need only occasional watering, and most importantly, they are completely safe for your pets and children. Kentia palms can also purify the air, keeping the space fresh and relaxed.

Coral Bells 

Coral bells are a hassle-free addition to a home with an excitable pet. It comes in a rainbow of colors, with some varieties grown specifically for selling in the market. As houseplants, coral bells are extremely low maintenance and are a dog-safe perennial. It creates an elegant and captivating display through tiny flowers on tall ste­ms.

Boston Fern

The Boston fern is charming. Its fronds give it character. It is dog-friendly, too. The plant has a unique form, is small in size, and is air-purifying in nature. You can keep it on a sideboard, so your pet will not even notice as it removes toxins from your home. Out of all our dog-friendly houseplants, this beauty will improve your quality of life! 

Polka Dot Plant 

A low-growing, shade-loving plant that brings splashes of pink. It is a perennial plant that thrives in warm climates and is a charming house­plant. It is perfect for adding color to shaded spots and is easy to care for, making it a great dog-friendly choice.

Spider Plant

Another dog-friendly houseplant that you can consider introducing into your dog-friendly home. It is small, beautiful, and easy to propagate, making it a perfect match for small living spaces or offices. Moreover, it is perfect for sitting on a tabletop or sideboard, making it ideal for your outdoor space and centerpiece indoors.

Snapdragons 

Bring sunny hues to your garden with easy-to-cultivate Snapdragons. These dog-friendly plants thrive when placed in full sunlight and offer a variety of colors on tall, straight stems. Snapdragons make wonderful displays of bright blossoms with minimal effort. Its vibrant blooms provide a visual delight for you and your furry companion.

Nasturtiums 

Nasturtiums are known among plant enthusiasts for their beauty and adaptability to harsh conditions. It has edible spicy flowers and thrives in poor soils without fertilizers, making it an edible yet beautiful houseplant. Nasturtiums offer unique greenery and vibrant flowers that grow well in containers or as ground cover.