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Top 10: The best houseplants for every homeowner

Top 10 houseplants for kids

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African violet

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Adorned with fuzzy leaves and a beautiful blooming flower, this nontoxic plant is very child friendly.

22

Orchid

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Beautiful and practical, the orchid lives well with children and pets.

23

Boston fern

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Not only is this easy to grow and nontoxic, the Boston fern is OK being incessantly touched by little fingers.

24

Zebra plant

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With a unique appearance and an awesome name, kids will love having the zebra around the house.

25

Donkey’s tail

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Another fun-looking plant, the donkey’s tail comes from Mexico and grows without any hairs or sap, making it very kid friendly.

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Bromeliad

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Not only will this plant bring color and beauty into your home, it will withstand child’s play without releasing any toxins.

27

Citronella geranium

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The plant that fights mosquitoes is safe around the kiddos as well.

28

Bird of paradise

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A nontoxic plant, the bird of paradise is safe for kids to get close to.

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Christmas cactus

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A gorgeous tropical plant, the Christmas cactus is no harm, no foul for little ones.

30

Creeping Jennie

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This plant sometimes grows outdoors and can deal with stomping children’s feet.

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