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Pet Safe Plants
Houseplants that are Safe for Cats and Dogs
It is very rare for pets to get seriously hurt from eating houseplants. But they can get sick.
So should you be worried? Start with the basics about toxic plants and pets to put things in perspective.
To calm any possible nerves, according to the ASPCA there are more reported cases of cats having toxic reactions after eating chocolate than after munching on plants. So there’s that.
That being said, we want to be safe. Obviously.
There are plenty of pet-friendly plants to choose from!
A lot of cats like to munch away on spider plants and ponytail palm leaves. Anything grass-like really. These plants won’t do any harm. The cat does way more harm to the plant actually. Prayer plants play nice too.
My cat occasionally plays with the long stems of the String of Hearts plants. Another plant that is non-toxic.
It is always important to research and find out what type of plant you are bringing home. Find out if it is safe for your furry friend or not. If needed, make sure you put it somewhere out of reach.
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Frithia pulchra (Fairy Elephant’s Feet) is a small succulent. It grows tubular leaves, and with the right care, will bloom with pink or purple flowers.
The Peperomia Hope grows small round succulent-like leaves on trailing stems. It is low maintenance and can grow in various conditions.
The Chlorophytum comosum Bonnie is a cultivar of the classic Spider plant houseplant. Similar in ease of care, but grows more compact with curly leaves.
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It is fascinating to see a Resurrection plant go from a dry ball of leaves to a lush green plant in 24 hours. No care required. Just let it dry again after about a week.
The String of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata) is a semi-succulent trailing plant that grows small round leaves that look like little turtle shells!