Indoor plants suitable for cats

There are many non-toxic plants for cats

Basil is safe for cats.

Are there safe indoor plants for cats? Whoever lives with one of these kittens will know well how curious it can be, to the point that, when we bring something new home, one of their first reactions is to try it. And of course, he does it by nibbling.

If what he is biting is not toxic to him, nothing will happen. We may not like him to do it, but beyond that, we can rest assured that his life is not in danger. But the situation changes completely when he bites a plant that is harmful to him. So, if we want to have a house with pots we have to make sure that we buy the right ones, like the ones we are going to see now.

Aspidistra (Aspidistra elatior)

Aspidistra is a plant suitable for cats

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One of the easiest plants to care for and most recommended when living with cats at home is the aspidistra. It has green, or green and white leaves, and grows up to 50 centimeters in height. It produces flowers, but they are green and very small, so they often go unnoticed.

You only have to water it a couple of times a week, and plant it in a larger pot if the one you have is too small.

Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata)

The christmas cactus is hanging

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El christmas cactus is a thornless cactus plant that produces pink, red, white or yellow flowers towards winter. It develops almost plant, green leaves and is about 50 centimeters long. It can be used as a hanging plant, but it also looks great in the center of a table.

You have to put it in a room where there is a lot of light, but away from the windows or it would burn. You also have to water it when the soil is dry.

Carnation of the air (tillandsia aeranthos)

The carnation of the air is an epiphytic plant

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El air carnation It is a most curious plant that lives in the branches of trees, with almost no soil whatsoever. Absorbs moisture from the air and thus stays hydrated, so in cultivation it can be kept in, for example, a glass container with decorative stones, or on a dry branch.

If it is sprayed with water daily, it will be beautiful. But yes, it is important that it be distilled or rain water, because if it has a lot of lime, this would cover the pores of the leaves, making it difficult for them to breathe.

Headband (Chlorophytum comosum)

The tapes are indoor plants suitable for cats

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La tape it is an almost indestructible plant. It has beautiful green or variegated leaves (green and white) taped and does not grow more than about 30 centimeters. In addition, it produces many stolons, that is, a kind of suckers that sprout from stems, which you can cut and plant as soon as they have some roots.

You don't need a lot of light, and the best thing is that it is perfect to have in a hanging planter. Give it a regular watering and you will see how well it grows.

haworthia

Haworthias can be indoors

All the haworthia They are other plants that take care of themselves practically. As they grow in places where direct sunlight does not reach them, they adapt well to living inside homes, but yes: it is important that you put them in a room where there is a lot of light, since otherwise its leaves would etiolate; that is, they would increase in size, as if stretched, in an attempt to capture more light.

There are many different species, with green leaves, green with white spots or stripes, but all of them are small plants, growing around 10 centimeters in height at most and producing many suckers. Water them very occasionally, because they do not support waterlogging.

Bird's nest fern (Asplenium nidus)

The bird's nest fern is not toxic to cats

If you want a plant with large leaves for your cat to enjoy imagining that it is in a jungle, one of the most recommended is the bird's nest fern. It has green leaves up to 1 meter long by 15-20 centimeters wide, which are sprouting from the center of the plant.

You have to put it in a room with light, and spray it daily if the ambient humidity is very low, since it is native to the tropical jungles.

Cat grass (Nepeta Qatari)

Cat grass is a feline favorite

La cat grass It is the most suitable for growing in a house where there is a feline. It is a plant that lives for several years, grows fast, and also has an aroma that usually attracts these animals. It has stems that reach a height of 40 centimeters, and whitish flowers that emerge from these in spring-summer.

If you have a room where a lot of light enters, or you live in an apartment or patio with a balcony and / or terrace that is adequately protected with a cat net that prevents animals from having accidents, it is an excellent plant for your furry.

Phalaenopsis Orchid

Phalaenopsis are tropical orchids

All the Phalaenopsis They are epiphytic tropical orchids, that is, they grow on tree branches. They have green, lanceolate and somewhat fleshy leaves, and pink, white, yellow or orange flowers bloom in spring depending on the variety.

They need high humidity, light (but not direct), and a specific substrate for them. In addition, they must be planted in transparent plastic pots so that its roots can photosynthesize.

Lounge palm tree (Chamaedorea elegans)

The parlor palm is a plant that grows well at home

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Palm trees are harmless to cats, but not all can adapt as well as palm trees. Chamaedorea elegans to live indoors. Is measures a maximum of 2 meters in height, and develops a single thin trunk with pinnate leaves up to 1 meter in length.

What happens is that pots with many specimens are sold, giving the impression that it is one with many branches, but this is not the case; in fact, it is normal that over time many seedlings die as a result of lack of space and nutrients. So, you have to transplant them every 2 or 3 years, and pay them regularly with an organic compost (as this) to prevent this from happening as much as possible.

African Violet (Saintpaulia)

The African violet is a herbaceous indoor plant

La african violet It is a small plant with green leaves that does not grow more than about 10 centimeters in height. Produces many lilac or pink flowers in spring, but for this you need a lot of indirect light.

At home it is important not to wet its leaves or flowers, and plant it in a pot with a substrate that drains water well, such as the universal substrate mixed with equal parts perlite.

Do you know of any other plants that are safe for cats? If you have been wanting to know which ones you should not buy, click here below:

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