I have a cat! Which internal plants I can have at home

Cats are curious animals by nature and therefore it is not surprising to stop smelling recently introduced or decorative plants.

With internal and external plants there is the risk of being toxic to cats and producing skin reactions when they come into contact with them or give digestive problems when they ingest them.

To avoid health problems for your cat, in this article we offer a list of plants that are good for cats.

Some of them are considered medicinal plants, so they are also good medicines to treat various diseases that your pet can have.

Others, on the other hand, do not have this ability and are only decorative plants that are not toxic to cats.

Excluding cactus and other spicy plants, there are in fact many non -powerful plants that protect our animal friends.

The rosary plant, the palm of the areca, the ordinary fern (Fern di Boston), the orchid, the Kentia (or the plant of the living room) are some of them.

I have a cat! What internal plants can I have at home?

Orchid

There are many types of orchids, decorative plants that are highly sought after for their beauty.

However, keeping these plants in good condition is not easy; Care of basic orchids should be known.

If your cat is one of those who like to tease plants and flowers, we don't recommend it because something delicate is a plant.

However, if your cat eats fortunately, know that it is not a toxic plant and that your feline will have no problems.

Chlorophyll or hawk

Chlorophyll is a very elegant domestic plant with long, thin and inclined leaves.

Not only is it beautiful to look at, but it is also very useful, as it purifies the air of the house and can also decorate the rooms of adults and children.

Be careful because cats are crazy for chlorophyll, the kittens love to immerse themselves in the foliage and fortunately prove it not to be toxic!

Yellow palm

The yellow palm, also known as Palmeira Areca, is one of the most used internal plants in homes for its beauty.

It is also a non -toxic plant for cats and easy to care.

So you won't have to worry if your feline rubs against her or biting her leaves.

Since it is a plant that does not want direct light, it will do well in a bright environment, but without excessive heat.

It is not strange to see your kitten lying next to the plant to enjoy the same well -being.

Not all cats eat plants and usually, when they do it, they do it to self-medicate and regulate digestion or «clean», freeing the stomach of the hair ingested (and avoiding the formation of the so-called «hair ball»).

After eating herbs or leaves, it can often happen that cats vomit and this is normal.

It is only a part of a natural and instinctive way of care, but if beyond the vomiting there are other symptoms, it is good to observe them and evaluate whether the cat ingested to toxic or poisonous plants.

It is not often the case: cats know what instinct to eat and what not to eat, but if it happens, it is good to know that the plant may have poisoned our cat so that we can tell the vet.

Below is a list of plants that are very common in our homes and can damage our kittens.

Often only some parts of them are toxic and often dangerous only if ingested in large quantities.

What plants are «bad» for your cat?

Aloe – The juice contained in the leaves is poisonous.

Anthurium – The flower is very toxic, even if only by contact.

Calla (Zantedeschia) – The entire plant can be toxic, both by contact and for ingestion.

Dieffenbachia – The entire Dieffenbachia plant contains a latex that is annoying for dogs, but very poisonous for cats.

Hera Comumana – The leaves and berries are poisonous.

Ficus – Very toxic, both for ingestion and by contact.

Philondender (Monster) – Only the leaf is poisonous.

Spatchhylhlum – The leaves and the stem of peace are poisonous for dogs and cats.

Christmas star – Leaves, stems, flowers are poisonous and very annoying. All symptoms must be treated immediately.

How to prevent cats from eating toxic plants?

By doing this list it does not mean that you will not be able to enjoy the beauty of these plants in your home, but if our cats live in apartments and never go abroad, it is good to provide them with sure «alternatives» and therefore prevent them from, out of necessity, to eat these potentially toxic plants that could damage them.

But if the gnawed plants are the preferred pastime from your cat and it does not want to take risks, you can still buy all the varieties of Bromelis, Falangium (or ribbon), Boston Felce and Phlebodium Aureum (which also help purify the air).

Fittononia The Very Original Maanta Leukonoure, Orchids, Aquatic Pachira or Peperomy, Several Palm Trees Such As the Areca, The Japanese Palm, Smoke -eating Plant (But Not The Very Toxic Revolution), The African Violet, The Fascinating Calathee and Pilea Involved and Many More … More … More …