9 Pet-Friendly Plants That Will Instantly Brighten Up Your Space (and They’re on Sale!)

Calathea plants are among the most popular indoor species — and for good reason. Not only are they relatively easy to care for and boast stunning variegation on their foliage, but they have an interesting habit of lowering their leaves throughout the day and folding them up a night, earning them the nickname "prayer plants." The best part? These beauties are pet-friendly, so your fur baby can get as curious as they want.

If you prefer plants that look a bit funky, look no further than the Chinese money plant. This pet-friendly option boasts quirky "antennae" each topped with a disc-like leaf for a plant that's equal parts stunning and impactful. Fun fact: They're one of the most popular plants in Feng Shui and are said to bring their owners good fortune. We can get behind that!

Bring the feel of a tropical vacation to your landlocked apartment with this sprawling, pet-friendly palm tree. Pygmy date palms are exceptionally easy to care for and can grow between 6 and 12 feet tall with the right care. If you live in USDA zones 10 or 11, feel free to keep this beauty on your patio — otherwise, indoor life is best.

Calling all cottagecore enthusiasts! This charming wispy maidenhair fern is perfect for the vibe you're going for. Delicate and pet-friendly, this fern needs a little extra TLC to thrive (low light, moist soil, and humidity) but will reward you quickly with new offshoots of dainty green foliage. Keep it in a wicker pot to really nail the hygge look.

If you're looking for a plant that will wow visitors and graciously fill an empty corner of your home, you've met your match with this dwarf banana tree. The sprawling beauty boasts oversized paddle-like leaves and can grow to be up to 6 feet tall, even producing fruit with the proper TLC.

Flowering plants can be hard to come by when shopping for pet-friendly varietals, but this hibiscus shrub is a safe bet. Though their care is not for the faint of heart (read: they can be picky AF), they'll reward all the extra attention with oversized blooms in a bevy of tropical hues. Feel free to keep your hibiscus outdoors on a patio during the summer months and bring it indoors for the winter — it may drop a few buds or leaves, but that's to be expected. Nobody panic.

Greet guests with a dose of greenery and cheer with help from this charming live succulent wreath. Keeping this piece alive is actually surprisingly easy: give it plenty of sunlight (just avoid harsh afternoon rays) and drench it with water every week or when the moss beneath the succulents is very dry. The best part? You don't have to fret if a few succulents drop to the floor and get gobbled up by Fido — it's totally safe.

Don't let the name fool you — this plant is anything but unruly. Actually named for the egg-like appearance of new growth (hence the name "birds nest") this tropical plant has lush, leathery leaves that can reach up to 4 feet (!!) in length under the right conditions.

With creamy white and green variegation, this rubber plant is suitable to all sorts of decor vibes — and all sorts of pets. Rubber plants look especially great in decorative containers and should be allowed to get at least 8 hours of sunlight a day to keep their coloring vibrant and eye-catching.