Choosing indoor plants that are safe for cats helps protect curious pets from harm.
Phoebe Cheong
Cats are curious animals that will often nibble on houseplant leaves when given the chance.
Orchids
All orchids are pet-safe, butmoth orchidsare the most common orchids youll find at plant nurseries.
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Plus, Christmas cacti bloom in midwinter, just in time for the holidays.
Ponytail Palm
With slender, curling leaves atop a bulbous trunk,ponytail palmslook almost cartoonish.
Despite their name, ponytail palms arent palm trees at all; theyre more closely related to agaves.
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Spider Plant
Spider plantsare well-known for their slender, grass-like leaves and easy-going nature.
African Violet
African violetsare cat-safe houseplants that canbloom throughout the year.
These plants do best whenwatered from the bottom, which helps avoid rot.
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Easy ways to deter cats from nibbling on houseplants include:
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