There are many chances that your pet cat may chew on houseplants as they would chew on a toy during their playtime. It is a difficult task to keep the houseplant away from your cat. So, it’s in your hands to ensure that the houseplants you cultivate in the home are safe and non-toxic to your cat. Here are a few of the houseplants that can be kept in the house around the cat:

1. Blue globe thistle
The prickly flowers of this plant might look dangerous but are safe. They are a beautiful addition to your bouquets and cute all on their own. They are part of the sunflower family, belonging to the group that is safe for your cats.

2. Peperomia
It has a diversity of colors and textures across that makes them appear on every list of popular plants. These houseplants look great in hanging baskets and are non-toxic to cats and dogs. It is enough if you water them occasionally. One of the first plants that I ever owned was a peperomia. There are many different varieties of peperomia. Every variety comes in different colors and sizes that look great in hanging baskets.

3. Bromeliads
The curious cone-shaped blooms and the strappy leaves of the bromeliad make bromeliad plants (Bromeliaceae) appear as favorites in houseplants. They are pet-friendly and non-toxic, and easy to maintain, needing only a humid environment and a bright window. Most variety of bromeliads will grow as soil-free attached to a log, making them even more safe and pet-friendly for those cats that like to dig. Bromeliads come in a variety of colors and are fun to collect, so if you’re looking for some colorful as well as cat-safe houseplants that will grow well without needing much light then bromeliads are the best choice.

4. Spider plants
They are really pretty indoor plants that don’t require much work growing them. They are not only easy to care but also grow well in low-light conditions. They are one of the best non-toxic and pet-friendly house plants that purify the air in your homes. They look beautiful and are comfortable in both pots and hanging baskets.

5. Sweet basil
This culinary herb should be grown in an area that receives plenty of sunlight. Many herbs are toxic to cats and dogs, but basil is non-toxic to your pets and are very much beneficial to grow among cats as their leaves grow back very quickly.

6. Parlor palm
It is the best houseplants for cat owners. It looks like a small indoor tree, is very much safe for cats, and is easy for beginner pet owners to maintain both the plant and the pet.

6. Baby’s tears
Baby’s tears as the name goes by, is both child and pet-friendly that produces lots of tiny white flowers.

7. African violet
This houseplant African violet has fuzzy green leaves and stunning flowers. African violets bloom with a wide range of color including lavender, pink, red, white, and blue depending on the variety. African violent and its flowers are also non-toxic to cats and dogs, making them a perfect choice for those looking for low-maintenance houseplants.