Tag: Pet friendly plants

The Pachira aquatica, more commonly known as the money tree, gained international popularity in the 1980s when a Taiwanese truck driver braided its trunk and began selling it. Today, this visually appealing and low-maintenance plant is prized for more than just its unique aesthetic and connection to folklore, offering tangible benefits for your home environment and personal well-being.

Over 3,000 species are included in the lily family, but when it comes to houseplants, the common name "ribbon plant" can refer to multiple, vastly different species. This causes significant confusion over whether a ribbon plant is edible or safe for humans and pets.

According to the ASPCA, alocasia plants are known to be toxic to both humans and pets. This toxicity is caused by insoluble calcium oxalate crystals found in all parts of the plant, which can cause significant irritation if ingested or handled improperly.