أسبيديسترا (النبتة الحديدية)
Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
Foliage plantMedium (40–90 cm)Pet safe
Broad dark leaves rising straight from the soil; almost unkillable.
Varieties
- Green
- Milky Way (spotted)
- Variegata
- Light
- Low light
- Water
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Humidity
- Low humidity
- Care level
- Easy
Riyadh tip
Slow-growing, so buy the size you want. Wipe the broad leaves to remove dust.
Best rooms
Pet safety
CatsPet safe
DogsPet safe
Non-toxic.
Source: the ASPCA list of toxic and non-toxic plants. If a pet swallows any plant, contact a veterinarian immediately.
Pairs well with
The pet-safe answer to the ZZ plant: survives dark hallways, dry air and neglect.
Medium (40–90 cm)نبتة زد زد (زاميا)
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
- Low light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Medium (40–90 cm)نبتة الثعبان (سانسفيريا)
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata (syn. Sansevieria)
- Low light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Small (up to 40 cm)نخيل الصالون (شاميدوريا إليجانس)
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
- Low light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Easy
Pet safe
Medium (40–90 cm)زنبق السلام (سباتيفيلم)
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
- Low light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs