We're Not Kitten Around, These 25+ Houseplants Are Purrfectly Safe For Your Feline Friend

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If you're a cat mom on the hunt for a green pick-me-up, it can be tough deciding which plant (or plants) you want to bring into your home. After all, not all flora is cat friendly, and besides catnip, feline-safe plants are not common knowledge. The good news is, without dogs in the mix (sorry pups), there are a variety of feline-only plant options that make great home decor. If you have a curious cat who enjoys jumping on tables and climbing towering furniture pieces, then these nontoxic greens will ease your mind if they choose to take a bite. Ahead, shop the best plants that will liven up your home's design, while remaining safe for your feline friend!

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Succulent Plants
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Succulent Plants

Not only are Succulent Plants ($30) cat friendly, but they're extremely low-maintenance.

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Baby Tears Plant
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Baby Tears Plant

Place the Baby Tears Plant ($48) in a terrarium, or let its stems grow horizontally in a hanger!

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Butterfly Palm Tree
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Butterfly Palm Tree

Channel the tropics with this easy-to-care-for Butterfly Palm Tree ($49).

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Orchid Plant
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Orchid Plant

The highly coveted Orchid Plant ($42) represents love, beauty, strength, and luxury — no wonder why it's so popular!

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African Violent Plant
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African Violent Plant

If you want a budding option for your abode, the African Violent Plant ($12) adds a great pop of color.

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Peperomia Green Plant
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Peperomia Green Plant

The Peperomia Green Plant ($41) is extremely easy to grow indoors and loves indirect light.

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Herbs
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Herbs

Most Herbs ($14) are safe for pets and definitely benefit your food!

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Lace Flower Plant
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Lace Flower Plant

The Lace Flower Plant ($15) is known for its intricate, furry white flowers and trailing stems that look great in a basket!

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Wax Plant
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Wax Plant

The tolerant Wax Plant ($17) is a great household green, as it's supereasy to maintain and isn't too fast-growing.

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Air Plant
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Air Plant

The soil-free Air Plant ($50) is extremely easy to maintain and comes in a variety of shapes and colors to match your aesthetic!

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Aluminum Plant
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Aluminum Plant

The silvery markings on the Aluminum Plant's ($7) leaves add a standout feature.

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Baby Tears Plant
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Baby Tears Plant

The moss-like Baby Tears Plant ($17) looks great in a terrarium with its striking green leaves.

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Bird's Nest Fern
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Bird's Nest Fern

Place the Bird's Nest Fern ($22) on a bathroom shelf or near a window, as these leafy green plants love high spaces, humidity, and lots of sunlight!

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Boston Fern
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Boston Fern

The luscious Boston Fern ($35) enjoys high humidity and indirect sunlight, so keep this in mind when purchasing!

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Cast Iron Plant
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Cast Iron Plant

If you have a bare corner that doesn't get a lot of sunlight, try out the Cast Iron Plant ($35) as it loves low-light conditions.

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Christmas Cactus Plant
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Christmas Cactus Plant

The blooms on this Christmas Cactus Plant ($29) are striking.

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Haworthia Zebra Plant
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Haworthia Zebra Plant

The Haworthia Zebra Plant ($23) is extremely easy to care for, as it simply requires direct sunlight with a watering every two weeks or so.

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Money Tree Plant
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Money Tree Plant

Bless your home in good fortune with the prosperous Money Tree Plant ($20).

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Ponytail Palm Plant
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Ponytail Palm Plant

Believe it or not, the Ponytail Palm Plant ($28) is not a palm or a tree, but a succulent — which means it requires very little maintenance.

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Prayer Plant
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Prayer Plant

The Prayer Plant's ($20) leaves turn upward at dusk, as if they're saying a prayer.

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Rattlesnake Plant
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Rattlesnake Plant

The intricate leaf markings are what give the Rattlesnake Plant ($41) its intimidating name.

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Rubber Plant
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Rubber Plant

The shiny leafed Rubber Plant ($41) grows fairly large and fast, eventually turning into a tree!

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Spider Plant
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Spider Plant

The long, narrow leaves give the Spider Plant ($14) its unique name. This oxygen-producing, air-purifying plant loves indirect sunlight and weekly waterings.

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Staghorn Fern Plant
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Staghorn Fern Plant

Although the Staghorn Fern ($42) can be picky, its beautiful light-green leaves look stunning in people's homes.

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Catnip
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Catnip

Last but not least, Catnip ($20) is a very easy plant to manage and safe for cats. Just don't let them eat it all up!