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Greening Your Home 2: A Guide to Popular Houseplants

In this second part of our plant keeper series, we'll introduce our readers to new plants, and also suggest ideal spots to keep them based on their light and humidity requirements, all while addressing their potential harm to pets.

If you would like to read our first article on the topic, you can do so here. Are you ready for the next batch of indoor plants?

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Pothos plants are versatile and resilient, making them suitable for various environments. They thrive in low to moderate light conditions and can tolerate occasional neglect. However, they can be toxic to pets if ingested.

Ideal Location: Bedrooms, kitchens, or any room with limited natural light. Keep them out of your pet’s reach.

Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

Rubber plants prefer bright, indirect light but can adapt to lower light conditions as well. They should be watered moderately. Unfortunately, they are toxic to cats and dogs.

Ideal Location: Living rooms, home offices, or near east or west-facing windows. Place them out of reach of pets.

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

Boston ferns are popular for their feathery fronds and love high humidity. Their soil should remain consistently moist but not soggy.  They love indirect light and benefit from consistent moisture. Thankfully, they are generally safe for pets.

Ideal Location: Bathrooms, kitchens, or near windows with filtered sunlight.

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

The ZZ plant is incredibly resilient and can tolerate low light and neglect. It’s an ideal choice for spaces with minimal natural sunlight. ZZ plants are drought-tolerant and prefer to dry out between waterings. The good news is that it’s also non-toxic to pets.

Ideal Location: Hallways, offices, or any room with low to moderate light.

I hope you enjoy this series and feel inspired to take care of plants. In the future, we’ll be back with more new additions to our palette.

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