No danger for house cats - here you can find out which ten indoor plants are non-toxic and therefore perfect for cats.
Climbing, romping, playing - especially young cats are extremely curious and want to explore everything. It can also happen that the houseplant is affected. But not every plant is suitable for our house cats - in fact, many classic indoor plants are poisonous for cats. Nevertheless, as a cat owner you don't have to do without your beloved plants, because fortunately there are also a number of them that are absolutely harmless. Here you can find out which ten plants are best suited for a household with a cat.
1. Korbmarante
With their patterned, variegated leaves, the Coriander (Calathea) are really exceptionally beautiful. With almost 300 species, the selection of different patterns is huge and really tempts you to collect. The care of the Korbmarante is a bit more complex: the plant does not like direct sunlight, waterlogging or drought and should be sprayed with water regularly. For cats and humans, however, the basket marante is the ideal houseplant - all its species are non-toxic and can be placed without hesitation.
While the Christmas tree only decorates our apartment in December, the silver fir (Araucaria heterophylla) is a welcome guest all year round. Visually, it resembles the fir, but has much finer and lighter needles. But unlike other conifers, it can easily be kept as a houseplant. With good care, the indoor fir can even grow up to two meters high. However, it is important that the indoor fir is as cool as possible, but still bright - unfortunately, it does not like temperatures above 15 °C. But if you can offer it such a place, the indoor fir will bring joy for a long time, because it is also harmless to cats.
3. Cyprus Grass
Cyprus grass (Cyperus zumula) is probably known to most cat owners by a different name, because the plant is often also referred to as cat grass. In fact, the plant is a real blessing for the little four-legged friends. It contains valuable ingredients and stimulates digestion - so nibbling is allowed. Cats that are offered Cyprus grass often leave the other indoor plants alone and only help themselves to the cat grass. But the Cyprus grass is also a great houseplant in other respects: It is not only easy to care for, but also visually not to be despised.
The slipper flower (Calceolaria) is a real eye-catcher on the windowsill and the balcony in spring. The bright, bloated flowers in yellow, orange and red (often also with a pattern) make them a real eye-catcher. The slipper flower also owes its unusual name to these blossoms: if you take a closer look, the shape of the blossoms is actually reminiscent of a slipper. Luckily, the plant isn't just beautiful, it's also non-toxic, so cats can play with it safely.
5. Canary Date Palm
The Canary Island date palm (Phoenix canariensis) creates a tropical atmosphere in every apartment - with its large fronds of leaves, the plant is definitely a real eye-catcher. Nevertheless, the exotic is not demanding in terms of care - a sunny location and regular watering are often enough for the date palm to thrive magnificently. With good care, the palm trees can grow up to two meters high and are therefore not suitable for every apartment. For cats, however, the date palm is absolutely unproblematic because it is not poisonous.
It is still a rarity in Germany, but the tapir flower (Crossandra infundibuliformis) is a real beauty: With its salmon pink or orange colored flowers and dark green leaves, the tapir flower is also a draw Krossandra called, all eyes on you. The plant doesn't need much to bloom so magnificently: a bright oneLocation, temperatures above 18 °C and regular watering are enough for the plant. But not only its appearance makes the tapir flower so attractive for cat owners - it is also non-toxic and therefore perfect for house tigers.
7. Slanting Plate
Anyone who sees the slanting plate (Achimenes longif.webplora) for the first time will immediately recognize where the plant got its name from: The large flower plates that the plant has are quite slanted on the long flower tubes. But that, coupled with the bright colors of the plant, gives the slanted plate its very own charm. The plant is good for cats because it is absolutely non-toxic. But it has another advantage: It can also be planted wonderfully as a hanging plant in a traffic light. When hung in the right place, it is out of reach for cats and won't be chewed on.
8. Money Tree
Unfortunately you don't get rich with a money tree (Crassula ovata), but it definitely enriches the apartment. With its fleshy leaves, it is a popular houseplant that shines above all with its robustness: The money tree is one of the plants that can hardly be killed and can easily survive for generations. The money tree is also a popular gift, as it is considered a lucky charm and a symbol of prosperity. It is also a real lucky charm for cats, because it is non-toxic and can therefore remain in the home without any problems.
9. Hibiscus
The hibiscus (Hibiscus) is best known for its beauty. With its large, brightly colored flowers and dark foliage, it really is one of the most impressive indoor plants ever. But despite its exotic origin, the hibiscus is considered robust and does not need a lot of care. No wonder, then, that it is still one of the most popular indoor plants. Even cat lovers can keep the beautiful flower with a clear conscience, because fortunately it is non-toxic.
10. Catnip
The name says it all: With its strong, minty smell, catnip (Nepeta catarina) is a real magnet for house tigers. reasonthis is due to the nepetalactone contained in the plant, which has an attractive effect. Most cats respond almost euphorically to catnip - playing with it, dancing around it and even rolling around in it. If the catnip is eaten, it often has a calming effect on the house tiger. Despite the seemingly intoxicating effect, cat owners need not be afraid that the plant is dangerous - it is completely non-toxic. In fact, catnip can even be very helpful: If you put some of it in the transport box, many cats will go in voluntarily and are also much more relaxed during the journey.
You can find out which ten house plants can be dangerous for your pets because they are poisonous in our article on poisonous house plants for pets.
Tip: If you want to keep strong and he althy indoor plants, you should fertilize them regularly. Pet owners in particular should pay attention to organic fertilizers with harmless ingredients. Our Plantura organic indoor and green plant fertilizer is perfect for all animal lovers and is simply applied over the irrigation water.