Indoor Plants That Are Safe for Cats

Did you know that some plants and flowers are toxic to cats?

Being the curious creatures that they are, cats can sometimes make themselves sick by munching on various plants around the house. It’s still a mystery why these little carnivores like to snack on grass and other plants. That’s why it’s extra important to make sure you only have non-toxic plants around the house to keep your kitty safe. So how do you know which ones are safe and which ones aren’t?

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The list is extensive, but here are some of the most popular plants and flowers that are safe to keep around the house.

Non-Toxic Plants

1. Spider plant
2. Lemon butter fern
3. Cast iron plant
4. burros tail succulent
5. prayer plant
6. swedish ivy
7. palms
8. bamboo
9. basil
10. cilantro
11. cucumber
12. hawthoria
13. lemon balm
14. moss fern
15. sage
16. thyme
17. stevia

Non-Toxic Flowers

1. Phalaenopsis orchids
2. bromeliads
3. african violets
4. Barberton daisy
5. baby’s breath
6. Blue Daisy
7. Camellia
8. German Violet
9. Hibiscus
10. Ice Plant
11. Jasmine
12. Moss Campion
13. Petunia
14. Persian Violet
15. Rose
16. scarlet orchard
17. turf lily

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Unfortunately, some of the most popular houseplants and flowers can be toxic to cats, causing stomach aches or severe reactions. If you do happen to have these around the house, keep them covered or out of reach.

Toxic Plants

1. Aloe
2. bay laurel
3. california ivy
4. devils ivy
5. english ivy
6. fig
7. garlic
8. hurricane plant
9. ivy arum
10. lemongrass
11. mint
12. oregano
13. peach
14. shamrock plant
15. st johns wort
16. umbrella tree
17. yucca

Toxic Flowers

1. amaryllis
2. bird of paradise
3. carnation
4. foxglove
5. geranium
6. iris
7. lavender
8. morning glory
9. oleander
10. periwinkle
11. roman chamomile
12. sweet pea
13. tiger lily
14. tulip
15. yarrow
16. sweet willow
17. poinsettia

Is your cat an omnivore? Here are some plants that are ideal to have around the house for your kitty to snack on:

• Wheat Grass
• Catnip
• Cat Grass -various cat-friendly grasses
• Rosemary
• Thyme

Remember to do your own research for before buying new plants to keep your kitty safe!