A beautiful plant or a fresh bouquet of flowers can really bring cheer to your home, and gardening can be therapeutic and enjoyable while improving your home’s curb appeal. However, you should take your feline companion’s safety into consideration before you choose plants for your home. There are some plants that are perfectly safe for cats, while others are dangerous or even deadly. Read on to learn which plants you should avoid and which ones are safe for cats.
Flowers that are safe for cats:
- Alstroemeria
- Asters
- Freesia
- Gerber Daisies
- Liatris
- Lisianthus
- Orchid
- Roses
- Snapdragon
- Statice
- Sunflowers
- Wax Flower
Plants that are safe for cats:
It is important to keep in mind that, even if plants are safe for cats, they can still upset their stomachs if eaten.
- Catnip
- African Violets
- Bamboo Palm
- Air Plants
- Spider Plants
- Areca Palm
- Ponytail Palm
- Christmas Cactuses
- Boston Fern
- Cat Grass
Houseplants & Flowers that are toxic to cats:
- Lillies
- Azaleas & Rhododendrons
- Daffodils & Narcissus
- Tulips
- Poinsettias
- Holly
- Autumn Crocus
- Oleander
- Onions & Chives
- Calla Lily
- Hydrangea
- Baby’ Breath
- Iris
- Morning Glory
- Peace Lily
- Yarrow
- Lily of the valley
- Larkspur
- Amaryllis
- Alstroemeria
Our florists will be happy to answer all your questions when you decide to make an order in our online store. We have a one day delivery in Sarasota and near it. Also, we will be happy to advise about allergy or other dangers of certain flowers for you or your pets.
