7 Safe
Cat-Friendly Plants
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When it’s cat versus houseplant, even the hardiest stems can fall prey to curious—and overly playful—felines.
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There is a long list of highly toxic plants and flowers to cats, such as lilies, daffodils, and bird of paradise.
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In 2021, plant poisoning was one of top five reasons that pet parents called the Animals’ poison control hotline.
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To help you create a cat-friendly home environment, here are seven nontoxic plants that are fun for cats to play with and chew.
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Alyssum
The quick-growing, fragrant, and nontoxic alyssum provides ground cover that cats love exploring and nestling in.
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Cat grass
Cat grass is a mixture of wheat, barley, oats, or rye seeds that are nontoxic to cats and can be grown indoors.
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Valerian
If you have a cat that doesn’t enjoy catnip, an alternative that can elicit the same kind of reaction is valerian root.
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Spider plants
Cats seem to be attracted to the long leaves of these plants, possibly because they resemble grass, making them pleasant to bat and gnaw.
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Hoyas
Hoyas are safe for cats to bat and chew, but be mindful of how much they consume.
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Silver vine
Silver vine’s scent gets an even stronger response from cats than catnip.
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Tatarian Honeysuckle
Like catnip, Tatarian honeysuckle may make cats more playful and hyperactive.
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