![]() ![]() The plant prefers high humidity and requires more water in the warmer months than in the winter. Gardening Know How suggests leaving your prayer plant in bright, indirect sunlight, even though they tend to be tolerant of low light. There are different varieties of prayer plants, but red prayer plants are especially unique for their bright-you guessed it, red-veins. Keep the soil moist in the summer, and water only once to twice a month in the winter, using lukewarm water. Make sure to avoid their larger cousin, rubber trees, which are toxic to cats and dogs.Īccording to Apartment Therapy, rubber plants thrive in bright sunlight (but not direct sunlight). American Rubber PlantĪmerican rubber plants (also called baby rubber plants, or pepper face) are tough, beautiful and pet-friendly. Avoid placing your cast iron plant in very cold temperatures. The soil must be kept moist during the spring and summer, and requires less watering during the winter. However, the Spruce advises placing it in the semi-shade or bright light (but not in the direct sun). True to their name, cast iron plants are highly durable. If you start to notice brown tips, not to worry: just give your plant a thorough watering (distilled water, or even rain water is best). Allow the soil to dry out in between waterings. Gardening Know How advises that spider plants prefer cooler temperatures and bright, indirect sunlight. Spider plants require minimum maintenance and are adaptable to many different environments. If you’re seeking a cat-safe plant that is virtually unkillable, this is it. Avoid overwatering: the soil should be moist, even slightly dry. The Spruce recommends placing your parlour palm in a room with bright, indirect light, and average humidity. ![]() Parlour palms, or bamboo palms, are not only beautiful and cat-friendly: they’re also natural air purifiers. They must be fertilized only two to three times a year. ![]() Gardening Know How recommends leaving your ponytail palm outdoors all summer, which will allow them to tolerate even the dimmest light conditions during the winter. Since they thrive in dry soil and only require bright sunlight for about half the year, this is the perfect plant for brown thumbs. Ponytail Palmĭespite what their name suggests, ponytail palms are actually succulents. Please note that while the following plants are non-fatal to cats and dogs, caution is still always recommended when bringing any plants into a household with pets. Here are just a few beautiful feline-friendly plants to get you started on the indoor jungle of your dreams. If you, like me, are a cat mom with a never-ending Pinterest board of plants, look no further. ![]() The good news is that there are tons of pet-safe options that happen to be pretty low-maintenance. The bad news is that many plants are toxic to cats. My sole obstacle-other than my inability to keep anything green alive for more than a week-is my cat, who will compulsively eat anything that is not cat food. Like many other urban-dwelling millennials lacking the luxury of outdoor space, I strive to fill every square foot of my apartment with plants. As every cat has unique needs, we recommend always consulting your vet before introducing a new food, substance or material to your kitty. Please note: This article was written for informational purposes only and we are not medical professionals. ![]()
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