The list
Won’t hate your cat.
Safe if it gets chewed, according to the ASPCA’s list — which is the one vets use. A nibbled leaf is the worst case. Everything not on this page should live up high.
Spider Plant$16
Cats actively like it. Expect a nibbled tip.
Peperomia$20
Compact, thick-leaved, ignored by most cats.
Hoya$29
Safe, and it flowers. Wants a bright window.
Parlor PalmNot on a PILF shelf
Safe, and fine in a dim room.
CalatheaNot on a PILF shelf
Safe, beautiful, and it wants a rhythm — humidity, filtered water, no draughts. A C for a reason.
Boston FernNot on a PILF shelf
Safe. Drops leaves the moment it dries out. Not a first plant.
Money TreeNot on a PILF shelf
Safe, tree-shaped, wants a weekly drink and a window.
Grades and light numbers follow the PILF Scale. “Not on a PILF shelf” means any plant shop has it — buy it there, and use the scale to know what you’re getting into.