Baby-Safe and Apartment-Hardy Plants

Is your houseplant a hazard to your curious child? Here's a list of the most kid-safe houseplants.

By Kathy Bishop and Julia Whitehead

It's kind of a tall order to find plants that are kid-friendly and able to thrive in even a typical city apartment. But we do have a few thoughts. (FYI, we've used our editorial license to go right ahead and eliminate those plants that are particularly attractive to mealy bugs since you have bigger bugs and mice to worry about.)

African and flame violet (not good for cold climates)
Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen)
Begonias
Cast-iron plant
Coleus (does need enough light)
Corn plant
Geranium
Pothos
Snake plants
Spathiphyllum
Spider plants
Wandering Jew
Yucca (needs high light intensities)

The information on this Web site is designed for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your pediatrician or family doctor. Please consult a doctor with any questions or concerns you might have regarding your or your child's condition.

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