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Learn how to avoid poisonous plants for dogs and cats with this list of indoor green plants that are harmless to pets! Our readers who have a pet have certainly heard about the existence of plants dangerous to the health of dogs and cats such as rhododendron, azalea and iris.
Toxic and non-toxic plants: Decorate your home without exposing your pets to danger
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This kind of plants can have serious effects on the health of your dog and your cat. But that does not mean you should be wary of all the house plants! Instead of avoiding them in general or trying to remember long lists of flower names, you can simply choose one of our 6 plant species totally harmless to pets.
Toxic and non-toxic plants: our list of six indoor plant species totally harmless for dogs and cats
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The Chlorophytum comosum belongs to the family Chlorophytum and is characterized by abundant foliage of green and yellowish color. Placed on a furniture of high height, this plant will tend to become drooping. It is therefore an excellent choice for the decoration of consoles and fireplaces. Chlorophytum comosum likes abundant light and will grow more quickly if placed near a window.
Toxic and non-toxic plants: house fern Nephrolepis cordifolia
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The house fern Nephrolepis cordifolia, Also called “lemon button” because it disperses a pleasant lemon scent when crushed leaves between his fingers, is another green plant absolutely compatible with domestic dogs and cats.
Green indoor plant harmless to pets
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As the Chlorophytum comosum, this plant can be placed in height or in a corner with not very abundant light.
The multiplying Palm, a house and apartment plant compatible with animals
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Our next plant belongs to the family of palms: the Dypsis ltescens, also known as the multiplying Palmist. It is a plant that can reach a high height and can therefore be displayed in a large flower pot and will require no special effort on your part to develop.
Toxic or non-toxic plant: the Peperomia obtusifolia, a plant species that does not have negative effects on dogs and cats
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Indoor non-toxic plant idea
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The Peperomia obtusifolia is a green house or apartment plant that does not have known negative effects on the health of domestic animals and is very easy to grow indoors. It likes abundant light and does not require much watering: in fact, it grows best when the soil is allowed to dry between waterings.
Green indoor plant harmless for dogs and cats: the Beaucarnea recurvata
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The Beaucarnea recurvata is another nice palm that would suit the owners of a cat or dog. Small, it will go very well with a relaxed decor and a Zen atmosphere. Large, it will serve as a focal point in a room where it will be displayed in a pretty plant pot that echoes its exotic origins.
Which green plant to choose when you have a dog or a cat?
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Indoor plant for those who have a cat or dog: the Maranta leuconeura
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The Maranta leuconeura is another exotic indoor plant that will not affect the health of your pets. Native to Brazil and Venezuela, she does not like the abundant light and she develops best when she is watered frequently. The foliage of the plant is very impressive, it will attract attention regardless of how it is exposed.
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Do not forget to check this useful link with a list of plants dangerous to the health of pets in French.
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