Is that plant safe?
Plants and Pets: a Guide for Happy Leaves and Paws
Welcome tot our world of happy plants and furry friends, where green leaves and wiggling tails live in harmony ... or at least try to. Fair is fair, some plants can cause harm for pets who love to chew. But don't worry we've prepared a guide to know which plants are safe and which plants should stay out of paw reach.
Safe plants for your furry friends
These all-time favorites are pet-proof, which means your cat can have a nibble, and your dog shouldn't worry when leaves get caught in its fur.
Dypsis Lutescens
Bringing tropical vibes without toxic surprises
Calathea
Ideal for all dramatic cats, since it leaves up at night.
Spider plant
For the adventurous cat that thinks everything is edible.
Also safe: Aralia (Polyscias), Aspidistra (Kwartjesplant), Asplenium (Nestvaren), Beaucarnea (Olifantpoot), Caryota (Vissenstaartpalm), Ceropegia (Lantaarnplantje), Chamaedorea (Dwergpalm), Cissus (Suikerdruifje), Coffea Arabica (Koffieplant), Kentia (Howea Fosteriana), Licuala Grandis (Waaierpalm), Maranta (Prayerplant), Musa (Bananenplant), Nephrolepis (Boston Fern), Peperomia (Krokodillentranen), Platycerium (Hertshoornvaren), Phlebodium (Blauwvaren), Phoenix (Dadelpalm), Pilea (Pannenkoekplant), Rhapis (Bamboepalm), Veitchia (Kerstpalm)
Toxic plants: you can look, but not touch
These plants are beautiful, but for pets they are like the evil stepmom in a fairytale - they prefer to do evil over good:
Peace lily
Although a Spathiphyllum is good for the oxygen in your home, it is super toxic for your four-legged friends.
Dieffenbachia
Beautiful leaves, but one bite, and your pet will think it ate a spicy pepper.
Monstera
It's an Instagram favorite, but sadly not pet-friendly.
Also be careful with: Agave (Eeuwplant), Aglanome (Chinese Evergreen), Aloe Vera (Wonderplant) Anthurium (Flamingoplant), Asparagus (Sierasperge), Begonia (Stippenplant), Caladium, Clusia (Varkensboom), Cordyline (Geluksplant), Crassula (Jade plant), Croton (Wonderstruik), Dieffenbachia (dief van Bagdad), Dracaena (Drakenbloedboom), Echeveria, Epiphyllum (Zaagcactus), Fatsia (Vingerplant), Ficus (Rubberboom), Hedera (Klimop), Heteropanax (Chinese Kamerboom), Homalomena, Pachira (Geldboom), Phalaenopsis (Orchidee), Philodendron, Rhipsalis (Koraalcactus), Sansevieria (Snake Plant), Schefflera (Vingerplant), Scindapsus (Epipremnum), Strelizia (Paradijsvogelbloem), Syngonium (Arrowhead), Tradescantia (Vaderplant) en Yucca (Palmlelie)
Plants that fight back
Some plants are tough enough to take on your pet.
Cactus
One lick and your pet will learn that this plant is off-limits.
Eternity Plant
The Zamioculcas stays elegant, even when your dog mistakes it for a toy (but it is slightly toxic).
3 tips for cohabitating with plants and pets
Put your toxic plants on a high spot, unless your cat loves a challenge.
Pick pet safe plants if your pet loves to spend time "gardening".
Doubts? Ask your vet or send us a photo of the culprit (the plant, not your pet).
Now you are ready to transform your house into a green oasis without worries about toxic drama. In the end, we all want happy pets and plants.