Many common house plants are poisonous if accidentally ingested. The following are plants that are toxic to humans and pets to varying degrees if ingested whole or in part (leaves, stems, roots or bulbs). Avoid these plants if you have young children or pets …

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The following plants are safe to have in the house if you have pets such as cats or dogs, small mammals like guinea pigs or rabbits, or birds (parakeets / budgies, parrots, finches etc.). In general, they will not cause adverse effects if accidentally ingested. However, if your animal should ingest large amounts of houseplant leaves or stems …

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There are many online African violet vendors and mail order greenhouses offering named varieties or registered African violet hybrids. Buying plants by mail requires evaluation by a different set of criteria since you are unable to inspect plants in person.

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Recommended African violet vendors offering standard, semi-miniature and miniature African violets and related gesneriads, terrarium plants, and house plants.

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