In addition to focusing on indoor plants cats avoid why not offer some safe plants for the cat.
Cat proof house plants. The foliage is non toxic to cats and dogs so brighten up your guest room or bathroom with these lush plants. They re also known to sprout spider plant babies which you can pluck off and propagate in water or. Pilea peperomioides is non toxic to cats dogs other pets and humans and it s undemanding enough that it makes a perfect first houseplant for beginners. Cat proof planters pots shelves more.
They like indirect light evenly moist soil and high humidity. Just beware of toxic misnomers like asparagus fern which is actually part of the lily family. Though their size can vary most ferns have similar needs. This will help protect plants but really adventurous cats may still find.
Aside from using a commercial plant safe cat repellent you can sprinkle some cayenne pepper on the soil surrounding your houseplants or spray the foliage with a citrus scented odor or eucalyptus oil. Then i accidentally came across an article on pet safe greenery and the light bulb came on. This plant is fast growing and easy to care for. Swedish ivy plectranthus australis a popular house plant swedish ivy is prone and grows outwards as a mat or cascades from high spots.
The popular chinese money plant better known as pilea peperomioides is the perfect example of an easy and cat safe plants. This post is dedicated to all you cat and dog owners out there. Boston ferns nephrolepis are an enduring houseplant favorite but their shaggy fronds may tempt cats and dogs to chew. Applying one of these cat repellents to your houseplants might keep felix from going near them.
Neither a true ivy or swedish it is identifiable by its round evergreen leaves that have a saw tooth edge. The bamboo palm chamaedorea elegan s is another air purifying plant on nasa s list. It s also considered to be a relatively easy plant to grow indoors which makes it a popular houseplant. Time to make sure the plants are up to code.
Create a plant room and keep the door closed to keep cats out. True ferns such as boston and maidenhair are fair game as indoor plants safe for pets. I ve been getting into gardening quite a lot recently so much that i ve started a gardening blog. Spider plants are another variety that can thrive in low light while keeping your pets company.
When my cat adopted me last year the last thing on my mind was checking to make sure my houseplants were safe for pets.