Plant Type · Air-Purifying
Browse 83 indoor air-quality friendly plants from the AtHomeGrower inventory. These plants are wired into Fill My Space, Plant Facts, Plant Diagnoser, and site-wide search.
Note: plants can make a room feel fresher and greener, but they do not replace ventilation, filtration, or safe cleaning practices.
Ocimum basilicum
Basil is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Monarda didyma
Bee Balm is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Coleus amboinicus
Cuban Oregano is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum
Greek Oregano is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Holy Basil is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Melissa officinalis
Lemon Balm is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Ocimum × citriodorum
Lemon Basil is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Aloysia citrodora
Lemon Verbena is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Cymbopogon citratus
Lemongrass is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Lippia graveolens
Mexican Oregano is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Mentha spp.
Mint is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Pogostemon cablin
Patchouli is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Mentha × piperita
Peppermint is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Salvia rosmarinus
Rosemary is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Salvia officinalis
Sage is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Mentha spicata
Spearmint is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
Thai Basil is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot is a useful herb for containers, windowsills, or garden beds. It is included in the Fill My Space herb library with light, care, soil, water, use, foliage, and cautious pet-status tags.
Pilea cadierei
A compact foliage plant with bright silver markings across green leaves for desks and shelves.
Dypsis lutescens
A graceful indoor palm with feathery fronds that gives rooms a full tropical look when given bright filtered light.
Peperomia obtusifolia
A glossy, thick-leaved peperomia with a rubber-plant look in a smaller pet-friendly package.
Musa acuminata
A bold tropical houseplant with broad green leaves that instantly gives a room a greenhouse feel.
Asplenium nidus
A tidy fern with broad wavy fronds that grows from a central rosette and likes humidity without harsh sun.
Nephrolepis exaltata
A classic fern with full arching fronds that loves humidity and brings soft texture to pet-friendly homes.
Pellaea rotundifolia
A compact fern with round button-like leaflets on dark stems and a neat structured look.
Calathea spp.
A dramatic foliage group with bold leaf patterns, rich greens, and a tropical look for humid indoor spaces.
Aspidistra elatior
A tough, slow-growing houseplant that tolerates lower light and occasional missed waterings better than many indoor plants.
Pilea involucrata
A compact plant with textured, quilted leaves that fits nicely in small pots, terrariums, and plant shelves.
Cissus rhombifolia
A classic trailing houseplant with glossy green leaflets and soft vining growth.
Cyrtomium falcatum
A true fern with glossy holly-like leaflets and a structured shape for pet-friendly shaded rooms.
Rhapis flabelliformis
A graceful fan palm with upright stems and divided leaves for refined tropical corners.
Nephrolepis cordifolia “Duffiiâ€
A compact fern with small rounded leaflets and a tidy shelf-friendly shape.
Phoenix roebelenii
Also called pygmy date palm, this compact palm has arching fronds and a classic tropical look.
Pachira aquatica
A popular indoor tree with glossy leaves and a braided trunk that adds height without needing direct sun.
Fittonia verschaffeltii
A humidity-loving plant with dramatic white, pink, or red leaf veins for terrariums and small pots.
Chamaedorea elegans
A compact indoor palm with soft green fronds that brings an easy tropical feel to shelves, corners, and living rooms.
Peperomia spp.
A compact houseplant family with many leaf shapes and colors, perfect for desks, shelves, and windowsills.
Beaucarnea recurvata
A sculptural plant with a swollen trunk and fountain-like leaves; it is drought tolerant and great for bright rooms.
Maranta leuconeura
Known for patterned leaves that fold upward at night, this pet-friendly foliage plant adds movement and color indoors.
Hemigraphis exotica
A small foliage plant with rippled green-and-purple leaves that adds color without flowers.
Davallia spp.
A fern with soft fronds and fuzzy creeping rhizomes that grow over the pot edge.
Calathea insignis
A striking patterned plant with long wavy leaves, dark markings, and purple-toned undersides.
Chlorophytum comosum
An easy trailing plant with arching leaves and baby plantlets that looks great in hanging baskets or on high shelves.
Platycerium bifurcatum
A unique fern with antler-like fronds that makes a sculptural pet-friendly plant for bright indoor spots.
Plectranthus verticillatus
A soft trailing plant with rounded green leaves that spills over pots and works well in hanging containers.
Hoya kerrii
A slow-growing hoya with thick heart-shaped leaves that works well as a small gift plant or bright shelf accent.
Peperomia argyreia
A compact plant with round silver-and-green striped leaves that look like tiny watermelons.
Hoya carnosa
A durable vining hoya with thick glossy leaves and occasional fragrant star-shaped flowers.
Alocasia spp.
A dramatic tropical plant with bold upright leaves. It is a favorite for statement foliage, but it is not pet-safe.
Aloe barbadensis miller
A familiar succulent with thick gel-filled leaves. It is useful in many homes, but not ideal where pets can chew leaves.
Syngonium podophyllum
Arrowhead Plant is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Asparagus densiflorus
Asparagus Fern is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Caladium bicolor
A colorful foliage plant with dramatic heart-shaped leaves. Beautiful for summer color indoors, but not safe around pets.
Epipremnum pinnatum
Cebu Blue Pothos is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Aglaonema commutatum
A popular low-light houseplant with patterned leaves. It is easy to maintain, but it is not safe for pet-accessible rooms.
Dracaena fragrans
A classic cane-form dracaena with arching foliage. It is easy to care for, but it is toxic to cats and dogs.
Codiaeum variegatum
A bold houseplant grown for brightly colored leaves. It adds strong color indoors, but it is not suitable for pet-friendly areas.
Dieffenbachia spp.
A showy variegated foliage plant with broad leaves. Because it is toxic to pets, use a safer substitute in pet homes.
Colocasia esculenta
Elephant Ear is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Hedera helix
A classic trailing ivy with lobed leaves. It is attractive in hanging planters, but it is not safe for pet-accessible spaces.
Eucalyptus spp.
Eucalyptus is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Ficus maclellandii
Ficus Alii is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Ficus lyrata
Fiddle Leaf Fig is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Epipremnum aureum
A popular trailing vine with heart-shaped green and yellow variegated leaves. It is easy to grow, but it is not a pet-friendly choice.
Philodendron hederaceum
A classic trailing plant with heart-shaped leaves. It is beginner-friendly, but not a pet-friendly choice.
Crassula ovata
A branching succulent with thick rounded leaves. It is widely grown indoors, but it is not considered pet-friendly.
Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Dracaena sanderiana
Lucky Bamboo is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Monstera deliciosa
A bold tropical plant with large split leaves. It makes a statement, but it is not a pet-friendly foliage option.
Origanum vulgare
Oregano is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Spathiphyllum spp.
A glossy-leaved plant with white spathes often sold as an easy indoor bloomer. Keep it out of pet-accessible spaces.
Ficus elastica
A classic indoor statement plant with thick glossy leaves. Attractive and sturdy, but not pet-friendly due to its irritating sap.
Cycas revoluta
A palm-like cycad with stiff fronds. It is one of the highest-risk common ornamental plants for pets and should be avoided in pet homes.
Scindapsus pictus
Satin Pothos is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Schefflera arboricola
An easy indoor shrub with umbrella-like leaf clusters. It handles indoor life well, but should be avoided in homes with plant-chewing pets.
Dracaena trifasciata
A tough upright plant with sword-like patterned leaves. It is low-care, but it should not be used in pet-accessible areas.
Yucca gigantea
Spineless Yucca is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
Split-Leaf Philodendron is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Monstera adansonii
Swiss Cheese Vine is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Cordyline fruticosa
Ti Plant is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Ficus benjamina
Weeping Fig is a common indoor, patio, or gift plant that can be grown in containers, but it is not a pet-friendly choice for spaces where cats or dogs can chew plants.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
A sturdy, drought-tolerant plant with glossy leaflets. Great for low light, but not for homes where pets chew plants.