Best plants for every situation

Best pet-safe houseplants (55)

Houseplants the ASPCA lists as non-toxic to cats and dogs — every one verified against the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant list.

Best low-light houseplants (36)

Houseplants that need no direct sun and cope with a north-facing room or a spot well back from a window.

Best pet-safe low-light plants (21)

Non-toxic to cats and dogs AND happy with no direct sun — the two hardest constraints to satisfy at once.

Best drought-tolerant houseplants (40)

Houseplants that prefer to dry out — forgiving of forgotten watering and ideal for travel or busy weeks.

Best trailing & climbing houseplants (30)

Vining and trailing houseplants for shelves, hanging pots, and moss poles — selected by growth habit.

Best houseplants for beginners (11)

Forgiving of irregular light and watering — the houseplants least likely to die in a new plant parent’s first season.

Best humidity-loving houseplants (49)

Houseplants that thrive in a bathroom, kitchen, or by a humidifier — selected by documented humidity preference.