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INDOOR PET-FRIENDLY PLANTS TO ADORN YOUR OTTAWA HOME

  “Sparky meet Ralph, our newest plant and family member, and remember, don’t eat him.”     If you're like many pet parents, then you more than likely understand the joy — and stress — that can accompany the introduction of a new plant into your home. Caring for both plants and pets can be a tricky situation when you realize how dangerous some of your favorite plant babies may be to your four-legged friends. As scary as it may be to think about what could happen when bringing a plant into your home, don’t worry, as there are hundreds of indoor plants that are safe to keep around pets.     HINDU ROPE PLANT    The Hoya carnosa is a beautiful plant that, in addition to its gorgeous foliage, is completely safe to keep around pets! Also known as the Hindu Rope Plant for its twisty, rope-like vines, this plant thrives in medium to bright light and drying out between watering.    SPIDER PLANT     The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) has been one of the most common house plants in the w