PET SAFE INDOOR PLANTS + styling tips and where to find each.
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PET SAFE PLANTS AND FLOWERS FOR YOUR HOME
Plants and flowers are essential in every project I work on. They bring life, dimension, and color to any space. Even in a standard space plan, you'll often find a strategically placed indoor tree, fern, or orchid.
But it’s important to choose carefully: not all plants are pet-friendly. To help you select the perfect plant for your home, I’ve made a Cheat Sheet of pet safe options that are air-purifying and low-maintenance. Whether you’re looking to add color, fill empty spaces, or enhance your shelving and surfaces, these plants will be a safe and stylish choice for you and your fur beast.
PET SAFE INDOOR PLANT CHEAT SHEET
WHERE DO I BUY INDOOR PLANTS?
When shopping in person, nurseries and hardware stores are my go-to places for plants and Trader Joes is my spot for blooms and stems. However, if you just want these plants to show up at your door, I’ve linked the online versions that I trust and use for client Cheat Sheets. Click on any image to shop.
STYLING TIP: Two or three orchids in an oval or round vase is SHOW STOPPING. When I dabbled as a florist for an old job, I sold an arrangement called “The Cathy” (named after my Mom) all the time. For this arrangement, you’ll keep the orchids in their plastic containers, then place them inside the larger vase, and cover the top with moss. Every two weeks, take the orchids out and place them in a bowl with a few inches of water to bottom feed. HERE is a video to show you what I mean.
FAVORITE INDOOR PLANTERS + GO TO ACCESSORIES
Once you’ve secured your plants, it’s time to style and take care of them. These are the styles of planters and accessories I use myself and recommend to others. Click on any image to shop.
I lust after these Grecian bust planters - especially for a Red Maranta or draping Pothos. A statement planter only adds to the drama of a plant, creating quite the moment. I would keep the plant in it’s grow pot for this type of planter and bottom water it when needed. HERE is a video to show you what I mean.
A floor planter with a stand is great for larger plants like the cat palm, Boston fern, faux ZZ plant, or even the faux ficus. I would keep the actual plant in it’s grow pot, put a plastic saucer inside (to catch water), place the whole thing directly inside of the planter, then cover the top with moss. If you want to kick it up a notch, add an ambient uplight to the base of the plant for a gorgeous glow. HERE is another video example.
Self-watering pots are a lifesaver; they are truly a sit-it-and-forget-it situation. For this planter type, I suggest repotting the plant directly into the self-watering vessel for the best results. Glass or acrylic versions are my favorite because you can see when it’s time to refill the vase.
The perfect plant conditions are hard to achieve in a typical home so sometimes you have to create them with additional humidity and light. The mister and grow light have been in constant rotation at my new house with the funky light and drier conditions. But thanks to them, my plants still think they’re in New Orleans.
FAKE IT ‘TILL YOU MAKE IT
People have strong opinions on fake plants and I could not care less. If you know that you cannot keep a plant alive and choose to purchase a fake version so you can set it up and forget about it, do it. I do it too.
My only ask is that you get a good fake so it adds to the ambiance rather than sticks out as an eyesore. Below are five I have personally touched and used: I have the zz plant and the fern in my home, and these are the only fake trees I recommend to clients. With a large pot and a little moss coverage on top, they can really do the trick. Click on any image to shop.
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