Better safe than sorry - especially with our four-legged friends. That's why we show you 10 plants that are also completely non-toxic for pets.
If you don't look, it's already happened: the dog is eating a flower from your garden with relish and the cat is nibbling on the potted plant. Not only that one is annoyed about the destroyed plants - since many plants are also poisonous for our four-legged friends, this small mishap can sometimes lead to a trip to the veterinarian. But you can prevent such a fright: Here you will find ten plants for the house and garden that your animals can chew on to their heart's content without you having to worry.
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Pet Friendly Garden Plants
In the following you will find 5 plants that are absolutely harmless to dogs, cats & Co. and still visually enhance your garden.
1. Nasturtium
No matter whether as a climbing plant or as a ground cover, the colorful nasturtium (Tropaeloum) always cuts a fine figure. Especially because of its many colorful flowers, it is also very popular as a garden plant in Germany. But the nasturtium is not only suitable as a decoration: In fact, the flowers also taste very good in a salad and a tea made from the leaves is even said to strengthen the immune system. Of course, the nasturtium is also non-toxic for animals - so occasional nibbling is allowed.
2. Lavender
The rumor that "lavender is poisonous to cats" is widespread and causes uncertainty again and again. But don't worry: lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is absolutely harmless for cats - even if some cats give the plants a wide berth because of the strong smell. The purple lavender does not pose any danger to dogs either. On the contrary: lavender has always been considered a sedative and above all it cangive nervous animals relief in a natural way. The smell, whether from fresh flowers or from a lavender pillow, helps stressed animals to calm down. However, you should be careful with hamsters, rabbits or guinea pigs - the lavender is actually poisonous for them.
3. Daisies
Not only do they look innocent, they are: all types of daisies (Leucantheum) are non-toxic to humans, but also to cats, dogs and rabbits. But that's not the only thing that makes the daisies special - with their white flowers, they simply look particularly beautiful and are part of every blooming summer meadow. Her little sister, the daisy, is also one of the best-known and most beautiful meadow flowers and is a welcome snack for many of our pets. At the same time, both flowers are easy to care for and very robust, so perfect for creating your own flower dream.
4. Sunflowers
It lives up to its name: The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) shines like its namesake from summer to autumn and is not a popular decoration for nothing. But the seeds of the plant are also a popular snack for humans and animals. What luck, then, that you can grow the sunflower in the garden without hesitation. In fact, none of its parts is poisonous, neither stem, nor leaves nor flower have any negative effect. So the animals can nibble on the plant to their heart's content or help themselves to the delicious sunflower seeds.
5. Catnip
The name says it all: Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is the number one favorite plant, especially for house cats. It almost seems as if the plant has a beguiling, almost euphoric effect on cats. The animals rub against the bush, play exuberantly or roll around in it - even otherwise lazy house tigers get the catnip on their toes. In the long term, catnip also has a calming effect and can thus defuse trips to the vet or stressful situations. On the other hand, catnip has no particular effect on dogs - but the plant is also non-toxic for them.
Pet Friendly Houseplants
InIn the next few lines we will show you which 5 houseplants are absolutely safe for your beloved pets.
1. Kitchen herbs
Kitchen herbs such as dill, thyme, parsley or mint are not only enjoyed by people - pets like to use them too. Although people may be annoyed that their kitchen has been plundered, there is no need to worry about the mouth being stolen: almost all kitchen herbs are also absolutely harmless for pets. In fact, some of them even have a positive effect. Thyme helps with respiratory problems, for example, and supports the digestive tract. So you not only have a small supply of spices, but also a medicine cabinet on the windowsill.
2. Palm Trees
Tropical jungle ambience in the apartment? If you are looking for that, you often use palm trees as decoration. Since these are often on the ground, they are particularly easy to reach for dogs and cats. But you don't need to worry here either. Almost all palms, including the popular coconut, cobbler, and areca palms, are perfectly safe for pets. Only the yucca palm (which actually belongs to the asparagus family) should not get into the apartment: the leaves and stem of the plant are poisonous and can cause severe diarrhea. You can read more about this in our article “Is the yucca palm poisonous?”.
3. Swedish Ivy
Ivy (Hedera helix) is well known to most as an ornamental plant - Unfortunately, the climbing plant is not only decorative but also poisonous and therefore unsuitable for animals. For those who still don't want to do without ivy, there is a safe alternative: Swedish ivy (Plectranthus verticaillatus). Swedish ivy may look amazingly similar to its namesake, but it has one huge advantage - it's completely non-toxic.
4. Money Tree
According to a superstition, a money tree (Crassula ovata) in the house should bring we alth. Even if that is probably not true - you will definitely reduce your veterinary costs with this plant, after all, unlike many other houseplants, it is non-toxic to animals. In addition, this lucky charm is absolutely easy to care for and does not need muchAttention. A bright spot and a little water are enough for the plant to thrive − so you also have more time for your pet.
5. Indoor Hibiscus
Beautiful and still easy to care for? The indoor hibiscus (Hibiskus rosa sinensis) shows how it's done. The plant is a popular houseplant because of its magnificent flowers, but it does not need much attention. The hibiscus only makes a few demands on its location, so it should be bright but not in the blazing sun. If you keep this in mind, the room hibiscus is an ideal roommate. At the same time, it poses no danger to cats or dogs - the indoor hibiscus is non-toxic to both.
We have compiled a list of poisonous indoor plants for you. You can find an overview of the most poisonous garden plants for pets in our special article. If you are looking for products for your garden that are safe for pets, you can also visit our Plantura shop.