P is for Plants and Pets! But P is for the problem also that is the pets keep on nibbling on houseplants for several reasons. Most of the time, these two don’t go along which can cause trouble in your paradise. Though there are infinite health benefits of having houseplants around for humans, certain plants can cause tremors, seizures or be even worse to pets. Therefore, you have to choose pet-friendly indoor plants that are safe and sound for your furry babies. If you’ve got curious pets that like to chew on houseplants, check out our list of non-toxic indoor and outdoor plants that are safe for dogs and cats.
Polka Dot Plant
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An ideal pet-friendly plant, the Polka dot plant is just what you need to keep your pets safe whilst adding a splash of patterns and colours (green, pink, white and red) to your home. This ornamental plant is easy to take care of and usually stays on the small side throughout the year when grown in containers. Just place it in a bright, indirect light area and keep its soil moist consistently.
Haworthia Zebra Plant
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Beware pawrents – While Haworthia’s features are quite similar to aloe, which is toxic to pets, it is perfectly pet-friendly. On that note, you can safely and beautifully decorate your home with this plant without worrying about the health of your pets. In fact, all of the members of the Haworthia Zebra plant are safe for pets. The best part about keeping this indoor plant in Dubai is that they require minimal care and beautify your casa like no other.
Spider Plant
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A great pet-friendly plant that is ideal for hanging baskets thanks to its strappy, arching leaves. Also known as aeroplane or ribbon plant, the spider plant is an easy-to-grow indoor plant that is low-maintenance and can even tolerate lower light levels. Besides, it is not only pet-safe but also great for hanging at a height to keep the animals away.
Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant
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The next one on our list is the rare, precious and heavenly orchid plant that is just right if you want to add pet-friendly flowering plants to your patio and also make the surroundings look heavenly. And the cherry on the cake is that you can click a picture of yours with your pet with the plant by your side. Believe us it will be a perfect beautiful backdrop for a picture PAWfect YOU! Besides, Orchids come packed with surprising benefits and uses. A win-win situation!
African Violet Plants
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Another plant that is safe and sound for your pooch is African Violet. Other than adding a palette of colours to your house, this flowering plant is a pet lover and is easy to maintain too. Just provide them with the regular dose of bright, indirect sunlight & water and watch them turn your space into a meadow.
Bird’s Nest Fern
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This pretty fern is absolutely safe and PURRfect for your kitty to bat at the ferns. And your dog can chew on the leaves without any worry. This ever-swaying fern works well in low sunlight and varied humidity conditions. Since it also makes a nice hanging plant, it will automatically stay out of your pet’s reach.
Christmas Cactus
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The last one on our list of pet-friendly plants is the Christmas cactus which is safe to be around curious and mischievous cats and dogs. Given their colourful and offbeat-shaped blooms, this houseplant is all the rage to style the interiors.
As you can see – you don’t have to suppress your green thumb just because you have four-legged babies around. So, add lots of beauty, greenery and safety to your home with these pet-friendly plants in UAE.
