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

9. Wax plants can add a fresh scent to the room

Wax plants, also known as the Hindu rope or porcelain flower, hails from eastern Asia and Australia. They have a sweet scent and the plant typically prefers bright light. It thrives in regular potting soil mixes but you can also use a cactus soil mix. Like most other house plants, if the temperature in your home is comfortable for you, it is comfortable for the plant. The same goes for wax plants. Additionally, it does well in moist soil. During the summer, most people water once per week and once every other week in the winter.

It is best to re-pot or transplant your wax plants in the spring or summer. Anyone growing one needs to keep in mind that they don't usually need to be re-potted for a couple of years. Similar to orchids, they will grow in a tight spot.