Welcome to Gardensphere - Your Haven for Pet-Friendly Plants!



We understand the profound connection between you and your beloved companions, and that's why we take care in curating a range of plants that not only enhance your living space but also prioritize the safety and well-being of your furry friends. We believe that a home adorned with greenery should be a sanctuary for both humans and pets alike.



OUR SELECTION



Prayer plants


Prayer Plant is a common name given to several genera of houseplants, including Calatheas, Marantas, and Stromanthes. They are called prayer plants because the leaves will move up and down over the course of the day as though they are folding their leaves in prayer.


Prayer Plants prefer:

  • Low to Medium light
  • Consistent moisture


Hoyas


Hoya is a genus of houseplant known for their thick waxy leaves and ease of care. They are even known to flower, producing an umbel of small flowers with a sweet fragrance!


Hoyas prefer:

  • Medium to Bright light
  • Occasional moisture


S nake Plants


Snakeplants are the go-to for beginner houseplants, as they are really easy to care for. In addition, many cats avoid nibbling on the thicker leaves.


Snakeplants prefer:

  • Any amount of light (although they will grow faster in brighter light.
  • Less moisture


ferns


Ferns are part of our PNW landscape, but there's a wide variety of ferns that are happy as houseplants as well! These plants do not produce flowers, but have beautiful foliage. They are excellent for adding a pop of green to a bathroom as they can tolerate the low-light and high humidity!


Ferns prefer:

  • Low light
  • Consistent moisture

NOTE: Most ferns are Cat Approved, but Asparagus Ferns are toxic! Avoid them if you have a nibbly pet!


African violets


If you're looking for some colorful flowers to brighten your home, consider African Violets, or their cousins, Flame Violets. Move them away from windows in the winter so they don't get too cold, but provide enough light and they will provide consistent pet-safe blooms!


Violets prefer:

  • Consistent moisture
  • Bright light


Bromeliads


Bromeliads are a great option for a low-maintenance pop of color. Although bromeliads are monocarpic, meaning they die after they bloom, the colorful flower bracts will last for up to six months at a time! There are also bromeliads that showcase their color on their leaves, and will last much longer.


Violets prefer:

  • Consistent moisture--pour water into the cup formed by the leaves!
  • Medium light


Agalonema


Agalonema, or Chinese Evergreen, is a beautiful foliage plant that comes with a range of greens and patterns on its leaves. It can grow large and bushy, and consistently puts out new growth.


Agalonemas prefer:

  • Low light
  • Inconsistent moisture


Palms


Palms represent several species of plant that grow tall and have deeply divided leaves. Not all palms are Cat Approved, so make sure to look for the sticker! We recommend Cat Palms or Neanthe Bella Palms, but there are lots of sizes and leaf shapes to choose from.


Palms prefer:

  • Consistent moisture
  • Medium light


Plant Care Key



Light

  • Low light--interior of a bright room or on the windowsill in a north-facing window.
  • Medium light--on the windowsill in an east-facing window, or underneath a desk lamp.
  • Bright light--in a south or west-facing window, or underneath grow lights.

If your plant is getting scorched, move it away from the window. If it is getting leggy (long stems in between leaves), move it closer to the window. Remember that light intensity varies during the year, so a plant that is happy in an east-facing window during the summer might enjoy a south- or west-facing window during the winter!


Water

  • Consistent moisture--keep the soil damp but not soaked. Water about once per week. A self-watering pot can help maintain this moisture level!
  • Occasional moisture--let the soil dry between waterings. Water every two weeks or less often. Make sure your pot has adequate drainage!

Plants will use more or less water depending on the amount of light they're getting, the volume of roots in their soil, and the temperature and relative humidity of your home. Pay close attention and adjust your watering frequency accordingly!


Overwatering is not about the amount of water a plant gets, but rather the frequency with which its soil is saturated with water. It is much easier to kill a plant by overwatering than underwatering, so if your plant isn't showing obvious signs of wilting, you can safely wait another day!