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title: "What would be a good indoor starter plant for a beginner? It would…"
description: "What would be a good indoor starter plant for a beginner? It would need to be cat safe too! I’d also love to know how everyone prevents insects in their indoor…"
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# What would be a good indoor starter plant for a beginner? It would…

_Posted by Angel on 2023-06-07_

What would be a good indoor starter plant for a beginner? It would need to be cat safe too! I’d also love to know how everyone prevents insects in their indoor plants!

## 9 comments

### Sarah commented on 2023-06-07

Hoyas are good! They’re more similar to succulents as far as watering goes but they’re less fussy in my opinion. And when it comes to preventing pest, choosing plants with less compact structures is a good start, but cleaning and shining your plants is a good way to do regular pest checks. For preventative products, I would recommend a good neem oil spray and mosquito bits.

#### Angel replied on 2023-06-07

Thank you so much!

### Chachy commented on 2023-06-07

Succulents like “Rock Purslane” are super easy indoors and outdoors. Example, I forgot these in my bedroom on top of armoire for almost a year. Started watering them again a month ago and they came back.

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#### Angel replied on 2023-06-07

Love the color they’re so pretty thank you!

#### Chachy replied on 2023-06-07

These are them

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### Reb commented on 2023-06-07

I’d recommend the Spider Plant! It’s really pretty and cat safe. My cat enjoys eating it though

#### Em replied on 2023-06-10

Yes. Mine like to prune the long leaves off even when they are hanging

### Jayden commented on 2023-06-07

I would also definitely recommend a spider plant! They are safe to all my animals and so easy to take care of. I think I have 8 spider plants in my room now🤭 they are my favorite.

### Em commented on 2023-06-10

Hoyas are a nice slow growing, tolerant plant that Are pet safe.

If you want a faster grower or something not vining, peperomia is a great option.

Both families have dozens to hundreds of varieties to choose from, so you can definitely get something that fits your aesthetic.

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