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Hoya ‘Silver Splash’, Hanging
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Hoya ‘Silver Splash’, Hanging
One of the few trailing plants safe for cats, hoyas are great for hanging planters and only require watering twice a month. Just keep it away from a shelf or off the ground if you don’t want your cat to mess with the leaves.
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The Sill Small Olive Tree
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The Sill Small Olive Tree
Best for homes with bright sunlight and ample humidity, olive trees have beautiful foliage and can grow more than five feet tall. Place your olive tree in a warm corner and beware of overwatering.
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LIVELY ROOT 4 in. Pink Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya)
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LIVELY ROOT 4 in. Pink Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya)
A bit finicky, this decorative cat-safe plant native to South Africa, East Asia and Madagascar requires thoughtful care. Use a water tray for bottom-up watering. That gives it the humidity it likes without soaking the leaves.
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The Sill Large Money Tree
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The Sill Large Money Tree
Said to bring good luck and fortune, a l0w-maintenance money tree is the perfect plant to add to any empty corner of your home to create good vibes and even better feng shui. It loves light and isn’t fussy about watering.
Despite its tropical name, the parlor palm is actually low light friendly and very low maintenance.
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LIVELY ROOT Pilea peperomioides
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LIVELY ROOT Pilea peperomioides
Fairly low maintenance, pilea plants sprout dozens of tiny coin-like tendrils. While it’s a safe plant for cats, we recommend placing it out of reach of your furry friend since the stems are quite fragile.
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The Sill Dwarf Banana Tree
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The Sill Dwarf Banana Tree
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Growing to more than eight to 10 feet tall, this tropical cat safe plant can produce actual bananas under optimal conditions once it reaches three feet tall.
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Hey Rooted Zebra Calathea
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Hey Rooted Zebra Calathea
Don’t be alarmed if this striking plant curls up overnight. Similar to prayer plants, zebra calathea opens and closes its leaves with the rise and fall of the sun.
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The Sill Fairy Castle Cactus
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The Sill Fairy Castle Cactus
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Like any succulent, this cactus loves a bright and sunny corner. It’s drought tolerant and actually doesn’t like to be wet, so water it only when the soil is completely dried out. It’s ideal for shelves or tables where your furry friend won’t accidentally prick themselves.
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