Unique Non-Toxic House Plants Safe for Kids, Cats, and Dogs

10. This plant will take the spotlight

The parlor palm can take up about 6 feet of space in a room, so it can easily become the plant spotlight. It typically enjoys low-light and shaded areas of the home. So, it is perfect to add a little color to the corner of a room. Intense light will cause the plant to shrivel. For watering, it is important to keep the soil evenly moist but well-drained.

Parlor palms are among the slowest growing house plants out there. While many of them do get large, it can take years to get there. Because of this, it isn't common that you will have to re-pot or propagate your parlor palm. During the winter, it is important to trim any dead leaves.