The asparagus fern (also called emerald feather, emerald fern, sprengeri fern, plumosa fern or lace fern) is toxic to dogs and cats. Maidenhair Fern/Walking Fern/Venus Hair Fern (Adiantum) The maidenhair fern grows to about 60 cms tall and in diameter but can be kept small by limiting pot size. This fern has more rounded leaves on the fronds than the Boston fern. Is the Boston Fern Poisonous? Many cats are put off by the scent of citrus; putting a few orange or lemon peels in your plant's pot or spraying the plant with a citrus-scented fragrance may be enough to keep her away. Other potentially discouraging scents include vinegar, eucalyptus, citronella, lemongrass or oil of lavender.

If you want to wash off any accumulated dust, run it under the shower for a few minutes. The Boston Fern is non-toxic to people, cats and dogs. If a dog or cat ingests the berries of this plant, vomiting, diarrhea and/or abdominal pain can occur. Usually grows in the wild on rock faces or rocky river banks. These puffy plants are interior classics for a reason, earning their decades of popularity by being one of the easiest ferns to care for and maintain. If you’re looking for a lush, draping fern that is non-toxic to pets, try the Boston Fern. Due to the plants sensitive nature of chemicals (and because it's too fiddly anyway) avoid leaf shine products. Non toxic for cats, dogs: Boston Fern Care. The toxic agent in the plant is sapogenin — a steroid found in a variety of plants. The Boston fern is placed in a hanging basket mostly when it's fronds are over a foot or so long, allowing the fronds to arch over and hang boldly. Another great way to display a mature plant is to place it potted on a pedestal stand allowing the fronds to hang. This is not an easy plant to keep indoors. The Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis) is one of the most well-known ferns and admired for its desirable traits as a houseplant.Boston ferns are typically attractive, with long, graceful fronds bedecked with tiny leaves. Anything else? It got its name when it was discovered in 1894 among a shipment of similar “sword” ferns that was en route to Boston. Despite it’s name, this plant is actually native to Florida, Central America and South America. If you’re craving the frilly greenery of a fern, but don’t quite feel up to taking care of a high-maintenance diva like the maidenhair fern, then a Boston fern might be perfect for you.