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596 best pet-safe bathroom plants

A bathroom is humid and usually dim — and often where a cat slips off to. These species clear all three bars at once: ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs, happy in higher humidity, and able to cope with low light.

How this list is built: plants that are ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs, want higher humidity (50%+), and tolerate the lower light of a typical bathroom— filtered from Growli's structured plant-care library, not hand-picked, so it stays consistent and checkable.

PlantLightWaterPets
Adiantum venustumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Aerangis fastuosaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water every 1-3 days, keeping the roots consistently moistPet-safe
African Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil feels barely moist, roughly every 5-8 days in growing seasonPet-safe
African violetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top of the soil feels just dry, every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Alexandrae Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is barely moist, roughly every 7 days in summerPet-safe
Alpine Lady FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week; more frequently in warm weatherPet-safe
Alpine Water FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-6 days in summerPet-safe
Amalia's Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily to every other day; medium must stay damp but not soddenPet-safe
American Lady FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 2–3 days during active growth; less frequently in winterPet-safe
American Royal FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly or more; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Amethyst PorroglossumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily if mounted; every 1–2 days if potted; do not dry outPet-safe
Anderson's Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Anderson's Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly in the growing season, weekly in winterPet-safe
Angel Frost MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in hot weather; every 2–3 days in spring and autumnPet-safe
Anoectochilus roxburghiiLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep evenly moist, watering roughly every 3-5 days as the surface begins to dryPet-safe
Arendsii astilbeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in summer; weekly otherwisePet-safe
Aromatic DidymocarpusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week in the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Asian Wonder BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week during active growth; once per week in cool or dormant periodsPet-safe
Astilbe 'Deutschland'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 3-5 days or as needed to prevent the top 2 cm of soil drying outPet-safe
Astilbe 'Fanal'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist — water whenever the top 2-3 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 days in summerPet-safe
Aureola Japanese Forest GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Ayabaca MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Baby Tears PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist, watering every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Bahian Earth StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Bamboo PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days (keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged)Pet-safe
bamburantaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Barla's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; roots should never dry out completelyPet-safe
Basket BromeliadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Tank every 5–7 days; soil every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Beautiful BesleriaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days, year-roundPet-safe
Beautiful-net LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily to every 2 days; never allow roots to dry out completelyPet-safe
Bella PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Benedict's Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days during growth; morning fogging in winter restPet-safe
Bertolonia MarmorataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist at all times; water as the surface starts to dry, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Beucker's Earth StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of potting mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Bird's Nest BromeliadLow light (north window or shaded room)Refill central cup weekly; substrate every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Bird's Nest BromeliadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central cup filled; water the compost lightly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Bird's Nest Fern 'Crissie'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Bird's Nest Fern 'Osaka'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Bird's Nest Fern 'Victoria'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, often every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Birdcatcher Parlour PalmLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Biting PorroglossumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every other day; medium must not dry outPet-safe
Black Flowering SedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet; water whenever the surface begins to dryPet-safe
Black-stemmed SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top centimetre of substrate feels dryPet-safe
Blister plantLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 3–5 days; never allow to dry outPet-safe
Blood-red BertoloniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Blood-red GuzmaniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Refill tank every 5–7 days; flush monthlyPet-safe
Blood-red RestrepiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; keep medium consistently lightly moistPet-safe
Blunt GreenhoodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep lightly moist during active growth (autumn–spring), roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Blunt-Leaf Wax PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days in growing season; reduce significantly in winterPet-safe
Boston fernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil is just dry, every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Boston FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days in spring and summer; every 5–7 days in winterPet-safe
Bradley's SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1–2 cm of substrate dries outPet-safe
Braun's Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Brazilian Tree FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season, once a week in winterPet-safe
Brigham's SpeckliniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; allow medium to barely dry between wateringsPet-safe
Brilliantelse Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days; never allow to fully dry outPet-safe
Bristle-Leaf PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days (allow top half of soil to dry)Pet-safe
Bristly LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; medium kept consistently moistPet-safe
Brittle Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in warm months; every 4–5 days in winterPet-safe
Broad Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days in the growing season; every 5–7 days in winterPet-safe
Broad-leaf Chain OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days in growth; every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Broadleaf BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in summer, once per week in winterPet-safe
Browning CoelogyneMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Evenly moist in the growing season (mid-spring to early autumn); water every 3–4 weeks in winter restPet-safe
Buchholtz's BillbergiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 weeks (soil); cup refreshed every 3–4 weeksPet-safe
Bud-bearing TrisetellaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface is just barely drying, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Bulbophyllum barbigerumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2-4 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Bulbophyllum Elizabeth AnnMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2-4 days; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Bullate NautilocalyxMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days in the growing season; reduce to once weekly in autumn–winterPet-safe
Bullate SinningiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When top 2 cm of compost feels dryPet-safe
Burgundy Lace Japanese Painted FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season, reduce significantly in winter dormancyPet-safe
Calanthe triplicataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist year-round; water when the surface begins to dryPet-safe
CalatheaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is just dry, every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea 'Flamestar'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea 'Vittata' Stripe StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea BachemianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea BacillarisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil starts to dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea BinotiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Burle-MarxiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea ConcinnaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea CylindricaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea DottieMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea EcuatorianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea ExoticaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Fasciata (Round-leaf Calathea)Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea LeopardinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Leopardina SplashMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just drying, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea LouisaeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Louisae 'Maui Queen'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Louisae 'Thai Beauty'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Majestica Royal BlueMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea MistoMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Orbifolia SilverMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Ornata Dark PinkMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Picturata 'Argentea'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Picturata 'Vandenheckei'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea PropinquaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is drying, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Roseopicta 'Corona'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Roseopicta 'Cynthia'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Roseopicta 'Princess Jessie'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Roseopicta 'Rosy'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea Rufibarba Blue GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil starts to dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Tropic SnowMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea UndulataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil starts to dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Undulata 'Wavestar'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil dries, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Calathea Warscewiczii Velvet TouchMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea White StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Calathea WiotiiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, about every 5-7 days while actively growingPet-safe
Calathea Zebrina StarterMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just drying, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
California Giant Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; keep soil consistently moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
California Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days in the growing season; every 7–10 days in winter (dormant period)Pet-safe
California Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Callus Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top of the mix begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Cambodian SonerilaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–7 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Carolina Spring BeautyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate during active spring growth; essentially none during summer–winter dormancy.Pet-safe
Chaparensis MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in hot weather; every 2–3 days in cooler seasonsPet-safe
Chiapas SageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate — water when the top 2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Chilean Hard FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist — water when the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, typically every 5-7 days indoorsPet-safe
Chimera Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously moist; water every 1–2 days; never allow to dry outPet-safe
Chinese Dwarf BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice per week during the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Cinnamon FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Cissus rhombifolia 'Ellen Danica'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Clamshell OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; allow the mix to almost dry before rewettingPet-safe
Cleopatra flame violetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the surface of the soil begins to dry — roughly every 5–7 days in warm conditions.Pet-safe
Climbing ChamaedoreaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Cluster-Headed MezobromeliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep central tank filled; water substrate when top inch is dry, approximately every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Cobra Bird's Nest FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Cochinchina Lady PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Coconut-Scented BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days during growth; every 6–10 days in winterPet-safe
Cole's Prostrate HemlockMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeks; do not allow soil to dry outPet-safe
Common blue violetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–10 days; tolerates wet soilPet-safe
Common Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; keep soil evenly moistPet-safe
Commutatum FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Constricted MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in summer heat; every 2–3 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Copper Angel MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week; keep substrate slightly moistPet-safe
Corn-Leaf PitcairniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)every 5–7 days in summer, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Creeping broad-leaf sedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly and consistently moist; never allow to dry outPet-safe
Creeping Coin PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Creeping ElatostemaLow light (north window or shaded room)Water freely in active growth (spring–autumn); moderately in winterPet-safe
Crescent-Leaved Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days during active growth; reduce to every 5–6 days in winterPet-safe
Crested Hart's Tongue FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly in the growing season, every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Crested Silver Lady FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in spring and summerPet-safe
Crispum Hart's Tongue FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Crispy Wave 'Hurricane'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Crispy Wave FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Crocodile fernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Crown FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Curved-Leaf VrieseaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central tank one-quarter to one-half full; flush every 7-10 days; water soil only when top 3 cm is dryPet-safe
Cushion Moss SelaginellaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist, watering every 4-6 days before the surface driesPet-safe
Cutleaf ToothwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate during the active growth period (March–May); none needed once dormant in summer.Pet-safe
Cyrtomium macrophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Dalstroem's Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting or watering; roots must remain continuously moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Davis's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface barely begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Delta DraculaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2-3 days, never allowing roots to dry out completelyPet-safe
Deparia acrostichoidesLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 2 cm starts to dry, roughly every 4-7 days in growthPet-safe
Deyke's Wax PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Dickie's Bladder FernLow light (north window or shaded room)2-3 times per week in the growing season; reduce in winter dormancyPet-safe
Divisilobum Soft Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; reduce in winterPet-safe
Dodson's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting or every 1-2 days; never allow to dry outPet-safe
Donnell Smith's GuzmaniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central tank filled; flush and refill every 7-10 days; water soil only when the top 3 cm is dryPet-safe
Dotted NeoregeliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Maintain water in the central cup; water the potting medium lightly and allow it to dry slightlyPet-safe
Dotted PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Dove MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; the root zone must remain continuously moistPet-safe
Dragon-Head BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly during the growing season; weekly in cool, wet periodsPet-safe
Dreaming Air PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Mist 2–3 times per week; soak weeklyPet-safe
Drooping SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–10 days; allow surface to approach dryness between wateringsPet-safe
Drosera schizandraLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep media permanently moist but not waterlogged; mist or top-water with pure water frequentlyPet-safe
dryas primulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in spring–summer; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata'Low light (north window or shaded room)Keep soil consistently moist; water deeply during dry spells, roughly weekly in summerPet-safe
Dryopteris championiiLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep evenly moist; water deeply in dry spells, roughly weekly in summer heatPet-safe
Dryopteris goldianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Dryopteris ludovicianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Dryopteris tokyoensisLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep constantly moist to wet; never allow to dry out, watering as often as needed in summerPet-safe
Dryopteris uniformisLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep evenly moist; water deeply during dry spells, roughly weekly in summerPet-safe
Dwarf Fernleaf BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice per week during the growing season; reduce significantly in winterPet-safe
Dwarf HenckeliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week in the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Dwarf Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Dwarf Rose-Stripe StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Dwarf Sweet FlagMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently moist to wet; tolerate shallow submersionPet-safe
Dyer's Air PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting plus weekly soakPet-safe
Dynastes MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when medium approaches dryness, roughly every 1-2 days in warm monthsPet-safe
Eastern HemlockMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; regular moisture required long-termPet-safe
Echidna OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting if mounted; every 1–2 days if pottedPet-safe
Elegant Peacock GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during growing season; cease in winter dormancyPet-safe
Emerald Queen FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in spring and summerPet-safe
Emerald Spike MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the soil consistently, evenly moist — never let it dry outPet-safe
Empire Scarlet StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central urn filled; water the medium every 1–2 weeksPet-safe
Erect Moss FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Escobar's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Escobar's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting or near-daily watering; substrate should never fully dry outPet-safe
Eveline's Wax PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Exquisite MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–3 days depending on season and medium; do not allow to dryPet-safe
Fanal astilbeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in summer; weekly in cool or wet seasonsPet-safe
Few-flowered LysionotusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week in the growing season; once a week or less in winterPet-safe
Filmy Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in summer, every 4–5 days in winterPet-safe
Fishbone FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Fishtail Parlour PalmLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 7–10 days in spring and summer; every 14–21 days in autumn and winterPet-safe
Fishtail Sword FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days in warm weather; every 6–8 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
FittoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil is dry, every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Fittonia 'Frankie'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Fittonia 'White Anne'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, typically every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Fittonia albivenis 'Pink Angel'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, often every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Fittonia albivenis 'Purple Vein'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil just starts to dry, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Fittonia albivenis 'Skeleton'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil just begins to dry, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Fluffy Ruffle FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil feels barely moist, roughly every 5-7 days in summerPet-safe
Fly-catching RestrepiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; allow the surface to barely begin to dryPet-safe
Formosan PolypodyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 10–14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Forrests PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; very sparingly in winterPet-safe
Foster's Basket BromeliadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Tank every 5–7 days; soil every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Fountain BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly during the growing season; once weekly in cool periodsPet-safe
Freely Flowering AngraecumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days; avoid complete drying outPet-safe
Fringed CoelogyneMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-10 days in the growing season; every 14-21 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Fringed Miniature StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or near-daily; roots must not dry completely between wateringPet-safe
Fringed StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–3 days depending on mount or medium and ambient temperaturePet-safe
Fritz Luth Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in spring and summer; every 3–5 days in winterPet-safe
Fritz Luth Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in growing season; every 4–5 days in winterPet-safe
Gargoyle LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; medium should be moist but not soddenPet-safe
Ghost FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season, reduce in winterPet-safe
Giant Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-8 days in summerPet-safe
Giant Dragon OrchidLow light (north window or shaded room)Daily or every other dayPet-safe
Giant Hard FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Giant Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days in active growth; every 5–7 days in winterPet-safe
Giant Wart FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; reduce in cooler monthsPet-safe
Goeppertia majesticaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, typically every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Goeppertia majestica 'Whitestar'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, typically every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Goeppertia MedallionMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Goeppertia PluriplicataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Goeppertia Roseopicta IllustrisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Golden Japanese Sweet FlagMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep constantly moist; tolerate standing waterPet-safe
golden mosaic plantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Golden Polypody FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Golden-Net PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 7–10 days in winterPet-safe
Goldtau Hair GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-10 days; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Graceful Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in summer; every 4–5 days in winterPet-safe
Great Wood RushMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate; established plants rarely need supplemental watering in temperate climatesPet-safe
Greek JancaeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Little and often to keep root zone moist; almost dry during winter dormancyPet-safe
Green Prayer PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Green SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top centimetre of soil dries outPet-safe
Green Wave FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep substrate or roots consistently moist; for aquarium use, submerge fully and maintain water changesPet-safe
Groby's SpeckliniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; mounted plants every 1–2 days in warm conditionsPet-safe
Guppy's PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in active growth; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Guzmania 'Exodus'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central cup filled; flush and refill every 1-2 weeksPet-safe
Hairy BertoloniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Hairy ParakohleriaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during active growth; reduce to every 10–14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Hairy Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days year-roundPet-safe
Hairy-tongued RestrepiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; medium stays lightly moistPet-safe
Hammock FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Hand FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Hard FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Hart's Tongue FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Hartford Climbing FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in active growthPet-safe
Hay-scented Buckler FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist year-roundPet-safe
Heart FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Heart-leaf PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; mounted plants may need daily mistingPet-safe
Heart-leaved BlechnumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice a week in summer, once a week in cooler monthsPet-safe
Heartleaf HornbeamMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; water regularly when young; maintain consistent moisturePet-safe
Hedgehog-Lip BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days; mounted plants may need daily mistingPet-safe
Hen-and-Chickens SundewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Continuously in a tray of 1–2 cm pure water; never allow to dry out.Pet-safe
Herradura MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)3–5 times per weekPet-safe
Heucherella StoplightMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply once or twice a week in dry spellsPet-safe
Heucherella Sunrise FallsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; in containers and baskets water more often, even daily in summer heatPet-safe
Heucherella Sweet TeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water deeply once or twice a week in dry weatherPet-safe
Hirsute Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–5 days in growth; occasional misting only during 30–40 day winter restPet-safe
Hirtz's Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily to every other day; the medium must remain damp throughoutPet-safe
Hirtz's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting; never allow roots to fully dryPet-safe
Hooded MaxillariaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days year-round; slight reduction in winterPet-safe
Hooded PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting or watering; roots must remain evenly moist at all timesPet-safe
Imbricate Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days; do not allow compost to dry outPet-safe
Immersed StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting for mounted specimens; every 2 days for potted plantsPet-safe
ImpatiensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice-weekly wateringPet-safe
Impatiens balsaminaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 2-4 days in summerPet-safe
Impatiens walleriana 'Xtreme Salmon'Low light (north window or shaded room)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, often every 1-3 days in summerPet-safe
Inner-grooved SpeckliniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every other day; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Inner-rough PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface is just drying, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Itsy Bitsy PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Ivory Cane PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Japanese astilbeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice per week in active growth; weekly in cooler seasonsPet-safe
Japanese Bird's Nest FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Japanese CatmintMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; do not allow to dry out completelyPet-safe
Japanese Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days in summer, every 8–12 days in winterPet-safe
Japanese Painted FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–7 days; keep soil evenly moistPet-safe
Japanese PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Japanese Royal FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Frequently — keep soil constantly moistPet-safe
Johannes Cape PrimroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-8 days in active growth; every 2-3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Johnson's PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days in summer; every 3–4 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Joseph's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days (potted); near-daily misting if mountedPet-safe
Kidney Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days during active growth; every 6–8 days in winterPet-safe
Kimberly queen fernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Klotzsch's Parlour PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Korean Rock FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Kuma Bamboo GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season, reduce in winterPet-safe
Kuril BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; weekly in winterPet-safe
Labrador violetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Lace Flower VineMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of potting mix is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Lady palmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Lance-leaf StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; never allow the medium to dry completelyPet-safe
Lance-leaved SundewMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep tray topped up year-roundPet-safe
Laos Lady PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in the growing season; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Large-cloaked StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days, never allowing the medium to dry completelyPet-safe
Large-flowered BellwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate; water regularly during spring and early summer growth. Established plants tolerate summer drought.Pet-safe
Large-Leaf PrimulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of potting mix is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Large-Leaved DrymoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–8 days; allow top 2 cm to dry slightly between wateringsPet-safe
Large-leaved Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; adjust based on temperature and pot sizePet-safe
Lemon button fernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Lemon-scented AerangisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when roots begin to appear silvery-grey (indicating dryness), roughly every 5-8 days in summer and every 10-14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Leslie Bird's Nest FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Lesser PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in active growth; reduce significantly in winterPet-safe
Little Hard FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in the growing season; less often in winterPet-safe
Little Leather LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; keep roots evenly moistPet-safe
Lobb's BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist in growth; water every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Long-flower CirrhopetalumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 6-8 days during growth; every 10-14 days in cooler or slower growth periodsPet-safe
Long-tailed MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in warm months; every 1-2 days in cool months — medium must not dry out between wateringsPet-safe
Loranthus-leaf PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2-3 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Lotax Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; never fully dryPet-safe
Ludisia discolor 'Alba'Low light (north window or shaded room)When the top 1-2 cm of mix is just drying, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Lungwort 'Bertram Anderson'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-10 days; somewhat more drought-tolerant than other pulmonarias but still prefers consistent moisturePet-safe
Lungwort 'Mrs Moon'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days in the growing season; keep soil moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Macarthur PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during growing season; reduce in cooler monthsPet-safe
Macho FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days in summer; every 5–7 days in winterPet-safe
Madagascar Feather PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in warm conditions; every 10–14 days in cooler periodsPet-safe
magic star stromantheMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Maidenhair fernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist — often every 2-3 daysPet-safe
Mandianum Blue Star FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, approximately every 7-10 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
many-flowered cape primroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days; allow soil to dry between wateringsPet-safe
Mapu Fan PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in summer; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Maranta BicolorMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Maranta leuconeura 'Mint'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Maranta Leuconeura Green BeautyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Marble Earth StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 daysPet-safe
Marbled Earth StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when top 2-3 cm of soil dries, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Marcgrave's NidulariumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly cup refill; medium kept lightly moistPet-safe
Marginal Wood FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep evenly moist while establishing; water deeply during droughts, about every 7-10 days in dry summersPet-safe
Marginata Wood RushMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Low to moderate; water during dry spells in the first growing season, then minimal supplemental water neededPet-safe
Masaguno SasaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce to weekly in winterPet-safe
Masdevallia Angel FrostMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist year-round, watering about every 2-4 days so the medium never dries outPet-safe
Masdevallia coccineaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist all year, watering about every 2-4 days so the medium never dries fullyPet-safe
Masdevallia tovarensisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist throughout the year, watering roughly every 2-4 days so the medium stays dampPet-safe
Masdevallia veitchianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep roots evenly moist year-round; water roughly every 2-4 days so the mix never fully driesPet-safe
Masdevallia wagenerianaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep continuously moist; water or mist every 1-3 days as the tiny mass dries quicklyPet-safe
Maudiae Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top of the mix begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Medusa OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water every 2-4 days, more in heatPet-safe
Medusa's CirrhopetalumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days during active growth; reduce to every 10-14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Mejia's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the medium is approaching dryness, roughly every 1-2 days in active growthPet-safe
Membrane-flowered StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; never allow roots to fully dryPet-safe
Metallic Blue FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep the rhizome and medium lightly moist; water every 4-6 days, allowing the surface to barely dryPet-safe
Metallica PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in summer, every 14 days in winterPet-safe
Micro Earth StarMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when top 1-2 cm of soil dries, roughly every 5-8 daysPet-safe
Miltoniopsis 'Augres'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; usually every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Miltoniopsis 'Herralexandre'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the mix surface starts to dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Miltoniopsis 'Red Tide'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the mix evenly moist; typically every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Miltoniopsis phalaenopsisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3-5 days, keeping the mix lightly moist at all timesPet-safe
Miltoniopsis roezliiMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water every 3-5 days, never letting the mix fully dryPet-safe
Minute MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Miss Sharples Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days; maintain consistent soil moisturePet-safe
Modest Cape PrimroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-10 days in growth; every 3-4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Monkey flowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; more frequently in warm or windy weatherPet-safe
Monster ScaphosepalumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top of the medium just begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Moore's BlechnumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in summer, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Morren's CatopsisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central tank topped up; flush weekly; water soil lightly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Mosaic BromeliadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Top up the central urn weekly; water the potting mix every 2–3 weeksPet-safe
Mosaic Vase PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep urn filled; water medium every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Mosaic Vase PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central vase (cup) filled with water at all times; refresh weeklyPet-safe
Moss-dwelling SpeckliniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting if mounted; every 1–2 days if pottedPet-safe
Mossy PorroglossumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily to every other day; never allow the medium to dry outPet-safe
Mother FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Mother FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Mountain Bladder FernLow light (north window or shaded room)2-3 times per week in active growth; reduce when dormantPet-safe
Naked BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Narrow-Leaf Fountain BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in warm months; weekly in cool weatherPet-safe
Narrow-Leaved SpleenwortLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 2–3 days in warm months; reduce in winterPet-safe
Natai PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in warm conditions; every 14 days in cooler periodsPet-safe
Nathalie's RamondaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week in the growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Neat BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days; mounted plants may need more frequent mistingPet-safe
Nesting MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in hot weather; every 2–3 days in cool seasonsPet-safe
Netted Chain FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Freely — keep soil moist to seasonally wetPet-safe
Network CalatheaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Ninja FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; increase in warm or dry periodsPet-safe
Noble FissidensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged aquatic plantPet-safe
Noble Hand FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Nodding GreenhoodMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Lightly moist during active growth (autumn–spring), roughly every 5-8 daysPet-safe
Norfolk Island SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; adjust seasonallyPet-safe
Northern Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; less in winterPet-safe
Northern Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Notch-Tipped PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Olive PorroglossumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water or mist daily in warm months; every 1-2 days in cooler months — roots must never fully dry outPet-safe
Oliver's impatiensMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–7 days; moderate and consistentPet-safe
One-flower MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of moss or mix begins to dry, approximately every 3-5 days; never allow to dry out completelyPet-safe
Oriental Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly — keep soil consistently moistPet-safe
Oriental Ostrich FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Regularly — keep soil consistently moist to moderately dryPet-safe
Ornate PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Osmunda spectabilisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep wet to consistently moist at all times; water whenever the surface is not dampPet-safe
Pacific Maid Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Painted MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when medium is nearly dry, roughly every 1-2 days in active growthPet-safe
Painted SonerilaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4–6 days; keep lightly moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Palm sedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water when the top 1–2 cm of soil dries outPet-safe
Panama DichaeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist but never soggy; water every 3-5 days in warm months and every 5-8 days in cooler months — do not allow the plant to dry out completely as it has no pseudobulbs for water storagePet-safe
Pansy OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the surface of the mix begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Paphiopedilum 'Pinocchio'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4-7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Paphiopedilum bellatulumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-8 days; keep lightly moist, never waterloggedPet-safe
Paphiopedilum malipoenseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4-7 days; keep evenly moist, never bone-dryPet-safe
Paphiopedilum venustumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 4-7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Parlor palmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, every 7-10 daysPet-safe
PartridgeberryLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top 1–2 cm begins to dryPet-safe
Peacock fernLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep the substrate evenly moist at all times — never let it dry outPet-safe
Peacock GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular during active growth; none during winter dormancyPet-safe
Peacock PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of compost dries; roughly weeklyPet-safe
Peacock PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Roughly weekly; when the top 2-3 cm of compost driesPet-safe
Pellionia daveauanaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, often every 4-7 daysPet-safe
Peltate-Leaf PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days during the growing season; every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Perfoliate BellwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate in spring; established plants are drought-tolerant once dormant.Pet-safe
Phegopteris connectilisLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep soil evenly moist; water when the top 1-2 cm begins to dry, roughly every 4-6 days in growthPet-safe
Phegopteris hexagonopteraLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep consistently moist; water when the surface starts to dry, about every 4-6 days during growthPet-safe
Phoenix MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently submerged aquatic plantPet-safe
Pilea aquarumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water when the surface just begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Pilea pumilaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; check every 2-4 daysPet-safe
Pink FittoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil is just barely dry, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Pink Panther RestrepiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; allow the medium to approach dryness but not fully dryPet-safe
Pleasant LembocarpusLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep substrate consistently moist during the growing season; withhold water during dormancyPet-safe
Plumose Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in active growth; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Pochutla ChamaedoreaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–14 days (allow top 2 in to dry between waterings)Pet-safe
Poiret's Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–4 days in summer, every 5–7 days in winterPet-safe
Polystichum aculeatumLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 5-7 days in dry spells once establishedPet-safe
Polystichum makinoiLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep evenly moist; water every 5-7 days during dry weatherPet-safe
Polystichum neolobatumLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep consistently moist; water every 5-7 days in dry conditionsPet-safe
Polystichum setiferum 'Divisilobum'Low light (north window or shaded room)Keep evenly moist; water deeply during dry spells, roughly weekly in summerPet-safe
Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum'Low light (north window or shaded room)Keep evenly moist; water deeply during dry spells, roughly weekly in summerPet-safe
Prayer plantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil is just dry, every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Pretty Peacock GingerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular during the growing season (spring to autumn); minimal to none in winterPet-safe
primrose-leaf cape primroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days; keep evenly moist but never waterloggedPet-safe
Primrose-leaf StreptocarpusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)every 5–8 days in the growing season, every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Prince MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily to every 2 days; medium should remain evenly moist at all timesPet-safe
Proliferous PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface just starts to dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
pubescent bladderwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep media permanently moist; do not allow to dry outPet-safe
Purple Royal FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Freely and consistently — never allow to dry outPet-safe
Purple Royal FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist to wet; may need watering every 2-3 days in summer heatPet-safe
Purple StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in active growth; reduce slightly in cooler monthsPet-safe
Pyrenean RamondaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once or twice a week in the growing season; minimal in winterPet-safe
Quila BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly to twice weekly during growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Rabbit Foot Prayer PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry, roughly every 7-10 days in summerPet-safe
Raceme MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 1-2 days; medium should not dry out between wateringsPet-safe
Radicalis PalmMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Rattlesnake PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in spring/summer; every 10–14 days in autumn/winterPet-safe
Rattlesnake PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Red Beauty Japanese Painted FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season, reduce in winterPet-safe
Red FittoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1 cm of soil is just barely dry, often every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Red Groove PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in the growing season; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
red nerve plantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–10 days; water when top 1–2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Red Nerve PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to feel dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Red Veined Prayer PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 days in the growing seasonPet-safe
Red-bristled Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; roots must not dry outPet-safe
Red-petal LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting or watering every 1-2 days; never allow to dryPet-safe
Regel's NidulariumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly cup refill; medium barely moistPet-safe
Reichenbach's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in warm weather; every 2–3 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Related ColumneaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When top 2–3 cm of mix driesPet-safe
Restrepia antenniferaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist; water every 2-3 days so the medium never dries out fullyPet-safe
Restrepia elegansMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the medium consistently moist; water every 2-3 days, never allowing it to dry outPet-safe
Restrepia guttulataMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep consistently moist; water every 2-3 days, never letting the medium dry outPet-safe
Restrepia-mimic PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days (potted); near-daily misting if mountedPet-safe
Resurrection FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Allow to dry slightly between waterings; roughly every 7-10 days, or mist daily when mountedPet-safe
Resurrection GesneriadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Once a week in the growing season; sparingly in winterPet-safe
Resurrection LilyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during the growing season; withhold almost completely in winter dormancyPet-safe
Rhapis SubtilisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Ribes LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting; substrate must remain moist at all timesPet-safe
Richard's Shield FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; adjust seasonallyPet-safe
Roezl's DraculaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface just barely begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Roezl's Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every other day; medium must never fully dryPet-safe
Rolfe's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days in summer; every 2–3 days in winterPet-safe
Roosevelt FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days in the growing season, less in winterPet-safe
Rosette PetrocosmeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growth; minimal in winterPet-safe
Rothschild's BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist in growth; water every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Rothschild's CirrhopetalumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days during the growing season; every 10-14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Rough ColumneaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Rough PellioniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season; reduce to every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Round-Leaf CalatheaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in growing season; every 10–14 days in winterPet-safe
Round-Leaf PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days (allow top 2–3 cm to dry)Pet-safe
Round-Leaved RhoogetonLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 4–6 days; keep substrate consistently moistPet-safe
Rowlee's PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days in summer; every 2–4 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Running Tapestry FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; more during summer droughtPet-safe
Rusty PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in spring and summer; every 2–3 weeks in autumn and winterPet-safe
SalalLow light (north window or shaded room)Moderate; established plants are drought-tolerant but prefer moist conditionsPet-safe
Scarlet Star BromeliadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fill the central urn weekly; water the potting mix every 2–3 weeks, allowing it to approach dryness between applicationsPet-safe
Schiede's goldfish plantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2 cm of soil dries out — approximately every 7–10 days in summer, every 10–14 days in winter.Pet-safe
Scot's Maidenhair SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the gritty mix lightly and evenly moist; water when the surface starts to dryPet-safe
Sea SpleenwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1–2 cm of growing medium feels dryPet-safe
Sessile ElatostemaLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 3–5 days; substrate should remain consistently moistPet-safe
Shade MudflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully submerged — permanent aquatic plantPet-safe
Shaggy Wood FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep moist but not waterloggedPet-safe
Sharp-tipped LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; keep roots consistently moistPet-safe
Shining NidulariumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Refill central cup weekly; substrate every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Shiny CatopsisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Maintain 1-2 cm of water in the central cup; refresh every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Shoestring FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep the mount or medium consistently moist; mist or water every 2-4 daysPet-safe
Short-Frond Lady FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 2–3 days; keep consistently moistPet-safe
Short-stemmed RestrepiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; medium kept evenly moistPet-safe
Siberian Bugloss 'Hadspen Cream'Medium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days during the growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Silver Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly in summer; weekly in winterPet-safe
Silver Star BromeliadMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 1-2 cm of compost is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Silvery Glade FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 4–6 days in summer, every 8–12 days in winterPet-safe
Silvery StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; keep medium consistently moistPet-safe
Simple-leaf astilbeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist — water 2–3 times per week in dry spellsPet-safe
Slanted Air PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Mist 3–4 times per week; soak in cool water for 15–20 minutes every 5–7 days.Pet-safe
Slender Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7 days in summerPet-safe
Slender Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days in active growth; every 4–6 days in winterPet-safe
Slender SonerilaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; maintain consistent moisture without saturationPet-safe
Small Cape PrimroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)every 7–10 days in the growing season, every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Small-flowered alumrootMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during the growing season; do not allow to dry out completelyPet-safe
Small-flowered Cape PrimroseMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7-10 days in active growth; every 3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Snowberry HeathMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly; maintain consistently moist but not waterlogged soilPet-safe
Sodiros MonopyleLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 4–6 days; keep substrate evenly moistPet-safe
Soft Shield FernLow light (north window or shaded room)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
soft-leaf primulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–12 days in spring–summer; every 14–21 days in winterPet-safe
Sparkler Palm SedgeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5-7 days or when the top 2 cm of soil is dryPet-safe
Spike MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep evenly moist at all times; typically water every 2-4 days so the soil never dries outPet-safe
Spike MossLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep the soil consistently moist; water every 3-5 days or whenever the surface begins to dryPet-safe
Spiked PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in summer; every 2–3 days in winterPet-safe
Spinulose Lady FernLow light (north window or shaded room)2–3 times per week; keep consistently moist year-roundPet-safe
Spotted-foot StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days (mounted) or 2–3 times per week (potted)Pet-safe
Spreading SelaginellaLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep evenly moist; water every 3-5 days ensuring the soil never dries outPet-safe
Spreading Spike MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep soil consistently moist; check every 2-3 daysPet-safe
Spring BeautyMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Moderate during active growth (February–May); none needed during summer dormancy.Pet-safe
Spring Symphony FoamflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Approximately every 5–7 days; more frequently in heat or droughtPet-safe
Star FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
StarflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular; keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season (spring through autumn).Pet-safe
Stolonifera PalmLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Strap Water FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep soil consistently moist; water every 3-5 days in summer and reduce slightly in winterPet-safe
Strap-leaf PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days in active growth; reduce slightly during winter dormancyPet-safe
Strobel's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; keep substrate evenly moist throughout the yearPet-safe
Strobel's MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water freely when the medium begins to approach dryness, roughly every 1-2 days in summerPet-safe
Strongly-Scented BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days during active growth; every 7–10 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Sukhakul's Slipper OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the surface of the mix starts to dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Summer Wave Amethyst Wishbone FlowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Sunken PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; never allow to dry out completelyPet-safe
Superb StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; mounted plants may need daily watering in summerPet-safe
Sweet TrichopiliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the top 2-3 cm of medium is dry, roughly every 5-8 days in summer; reduce to every 10-14 days in winterPet-safe
Sweet violetMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; keep evenly moistPet-safe
Swertia-leaf ScaphosepalumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface is barely beginning to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Swingle's primulinaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 8–12 days in spring–summer; every 16–21 days in winterPet-safe
Tailed Brake FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 3–5 days in the growing season; every 7 days in winterPet-safe
Tasmanian Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, about every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Tassel FernLow light (north window or shaded room)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Tatting FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Teague's PorroglossumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; allow medium surface to dry slightly between wateringsPet-safe
Tentacle LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting or continuous humidity; never allow roots to fully dryPet-safe
Thin-Leaved SunflowerMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeks; keep moderately moistPet-safe
Thorny SpeckliniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; do not allow complete dryingPet-safe
Three-awn TrisetellaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the medium surface just begins to dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Three-leaf LicualaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days; maintain consistent soil moisturePet-safe
Thunberg's astilbeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular — every 2–3 days in warm weather; reduce in cool, overcast periodsPet-safe
Tiny StelisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days; medium should not dry out completelyPet-safe
ToothwortMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week during the brief spring growth period; essentially none during summer dormancyPet-safe
Triangular MasdevalliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily in hot weather; every 2–3 days in spring and autumnPet-safe
Tropical CrocusMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days during the growing season; minimal to none during winter dormancyPet-safe
Tropical SageMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regular while establishing; reduced once establishedPet-safe
Tsubo Bamboo GrassMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in summer, once a week in winterPet-safe
Tsusima Holly FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil begins to dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Tuerckheim's PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days in summer; every 3–5 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Tufted LoosestrifeMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently wet to shallow aquatic; bog garden or shallow pond marginPet-safe
Turbo PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in terrariums; every 10–14 days in open potsPet-safe
Twiggy LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily misting; substrate must stay consistently moistPet-safe
Twisted RestrepiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–4 days; maintain light but consistent moisturePet-safe
Twisted StanhopeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)3–5 times per week in active growth; reduce in winterPet-safe
Twisted TrichopiliaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the medium is nearly dry at the surface, roughly every 5-8 days in active growth; reduce to every 10-14 days in cooler months during restPet-safe
Two-colored LacaenaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the medium is nearly dry at the surface, roughly every 5-8 days in active growth; reduce to every 10-14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Two-edged PleurothallisMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 days in warm months; every 2–3 days in winterPet-safe
Umbrella BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Twice weekly during establishment; every 5–7 days in summer once establishedPet-safe
Ursula's Red Painted FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 5–7 days in the growing season, reduce in winterPet-safe
Valdivia BambooMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2-3 times per week in active growth; weekly or less in cool wet wintersPet-safe
Velvet CalatheaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 daysPet-safe
Victoria Lady FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Vidal's Lady FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)2–3 times per week in growing season; reduce in winterPet-safe
Vining PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 7–10 days in spring/summer; every 2–3 weeks in winterPet-safe
Virginia BluebellsMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)1–2 inches per week in spring; minimal needed once dormantPet-safe
Virginia Chain FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Frequently — keep soil consistently moist to wetPet-safe
Walking FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Keep substrate evenly moist at all times; check every 3-5 days and never let it dry fullyPet-safe
Wallis's Dragon OrchidMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 2–3 days; medium kept continuously moistPet-safe
Warty ScaphosepalumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the surface of the medium is just barely dry, roughly every 3-5 daysPet-safe
Watermelon BegoniaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 5-7 days in growthPet-safe
Weberbauer's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Near-daily misting; substrate must not dry completely at any pointPet-safe
Weeping Eastern HemlockMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeks; more in hot or dry conditionsPet-safe
Weeping MossMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Fully submerged — permanent aquatic plantPet-safe
Wendland's BulbophyllumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Regularly throughout the year; keep medium consistently moist in summer, slightly drier in winterPet-safe
Wendland's LepanthesMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Daily or every 2 days; never dry outPet-safe
West Indian Tree FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 2-3 cm of soil feels just dry, roughly every 5-7 days in warm weatherPet-safe
Western HemlockMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Weekly during establishment; regular moisture long-termPet-safe
Western Maidenhair FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)When the top 1-2 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 4-6 daysPet-safe
Western Sword FernLow light (north window or shaded room)When the top 3 cm of soil is dry, roughly every 7-10 daysPet-safe
Wheeler's PeperomiaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 10–14 days in summer, every 3–4 weeks in winterPet-safe
Wheki Tree FernMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Consistently moist — water deeply 2-3 times per week in dry periods during the growing seasonPet-safe
White wood asterMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Every 1–2 weeks during establishment; largely self-sufficient once established in woodland settingsPet-safe
Windowed Air PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Keep the central cup filled with water at all times; refresh weekly, and water the medium every 1–2 weeksPet-safe
Wood Club-rushMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Permanently moist to wet; tolerates shallow standing waterPet-safe
Wrinkled ElatostemaLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 3–5 days; soil should remain consistently moistPet-safe
Yellow Bird's NestMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Maintain water in the central cup; water compost when mostly dry, roughly every 10-14 daysPet-safe
Yellow ClintoniaLow light (north window or shaded room)Twice weekly in dry spells; maintain even soil moisture throughout the growing seasonPet-safe
Yellow PromenaeaMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Water when the potting medium is nearly dry at the surface but still faintly moist below, roughly every 5-8 days in summer and every 10-14 days in cooler monthsPet-safe
Yellow-Bracted NidulariumMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Refill central cup weekly; substrate every 10–14 daysPet-safe
Yokosca Lady FernLow light (north window or shaded room)Every 2–3 days; keep soil moist to wetPet-safe
Zecher's Air PlantMedium indirect light (a couple of metres from a window)Soak 30 minutes twice weekly; mist 2-3 times per week between soaksPet-safe

Best pet-safe bathroom plants — frequently asked questions

What makes a plant one of the best pet-safe bathroom plants?

This list is not hand-picked for looks. It is plants that are ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs, want higher humidity (50%+), and tolerate the lower light of a typical bathroom, drawn from Growli's structured plant-care library so the selection is consistent and checkable. 596 plants qualify today.

How many pet-safe bathroom plants are there?

Growli currently lists 596 plants that meet the criterion (plants that are ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs, want higher humidity (50%+), and tolerate the lower light of a typical bathroom). The list updates as the plant-care library grows; each entry links to a full care guide.

Are these plants safe for cats and dogs?

Yes — every plant on this list is classified as non-toxic to cats and dogs against the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant list. Tap any plant for its full pet-safety detail.

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