Giftige Zimmerpflanzen vs. ungiftiges Grün-Botanicly

Toxic houseplants vs. non-toxic greens

What houseplants are poisonous to cats and dogs?

If you keep houseplants in your home, you've probably often asked yourself which of them are actually poisonous. In this article we will introduce you to poisonous houseplants for cats and dogs. This is how you get to know poisonous and non-poisonous plants that are perfectly suited to your home and those around you.

What makes some houseplants poisonous?

Some houseplants, like plants in nature, are toxic to us humans, but also to our pets, especially dogs and cats. They can carry toxins in their leaves or trunk. By consuming the plant, the toxins are carried into our bodies.

Symptoms are, for example, gastrointestinal complaints such as diarrhea and vomiting or also signs of paralysis. In the worst case, it can even be fatal.

Poisonous plants for cats:

Some plants are poisonous and can be dangerous for your pets, especially cats. Here we present 2 examples that you should possibly put out of the reach of the four-legged friends or, if you have pets at home, you should do without the plants altogether.

Plant example 1: Senecio Aquarine

The Senecio Aquarine draws everyone's attention with its prominent grey-blue shimmering leaves. It grows tall, bushy and erect, while its waxy coating appears to glow in the sunlight.

In the spring months, the flowers, which appear in a light yellow tone, grow between the grey-blue leaves. This makes the Senecio Aquarine even more of an eye-catcher in your home. But be careful: Even if they are eye-catchers, these are poisonous houseplants for cats.

Plant example 2: Begonia Albopicta

The silvery white spotted Begonia Albopicta typically grows in tropical rainforests. It can even thrive at altitudes of up to 4000 meters. With proper care, it can reach a height of over a meter in your home and produce pink or white flowers.

The nice thing about placing this plant in your home is that it has no special care requirements. A sip of water once a week in a place with little to medium light is enough for her.

Die Begonia Gold ist eine giftige Zimmerpflanze

Cats: Non-toxic houseplants

Now we will show you non-toxic houseplants that do not pose any danger to your cat. You can keep these plants in your home without hesitation if you have a four-legged friend.

Plant example 1: ginkgo

The ginkgo, also known as the fan tree, is a real fossil among indoor plants, having lived on our planet for more than 250 million years. The plant, originally from China, is very frugal when it comes to water supply. It only needs to be watered about once a week.

A south-facing window with lots of sun is ideal for the ginkgo. It is also resistant to insects and environmental damage.

Der Ginkgo ist eine ungiftige Zimmerpflanze

Plant example 2: Ufo plant

The UFO plant owes its name to its unusual appearance. The leaves grow on thin leaf stalks and have the shape of a flying object like from another galaxy. The thin stems make it appear as if the leaves are floating in space. These leaves, which look like flying saucers, make them unique among houseplants.

Die Ufopflanze ist eine ungiftige Zimmerpflanze

Dogs: Poisonous Houseplants

There are poisonous indoor plants not only for cats but also for dogs. We briefly introduce you to three plants that you should rather put out of reach of your dog.

Plant example 1: rubber tree

The special feature of the rubber tree is its large, upright leaves, which take on a slightly silvery color on the underside. The upper side of the leaves shines in a strong green. With its simple, classic look, it is now one of the most popular indoor plants and can adapt to the variety of apartments. In a bright sunny spot you only need to water it once a week.

Plant example 2: Monstera

As one of the most successful houseplants, the monstera enchants homes with its unique appearance in a tropical atmosphere. Her urban look has long since become a motif on textiles, wallpaper and furnishings. Especially the imposing heart-shaped leaves with their noticeable cracks draw everyone's attention.

They make the monstera appear into impressive shapes. Nevertheless, these are poisonous houseplants. Protect your plant from direct sunlight in a rather shady spot. If you water her twice a week, she'll be perfectly happy.

Die Monstera wirkt bei Hunden giftig

Dogs: Non-toxic houseplants

You can keep these houseplants in your home with peace of mind if you have a pet dog. In contrast to the previous houseplants, they are not dangerous for your four-legged friend.

Plant example 1: Maranta leuconeura

In the tropical rainforests, the Maranta leuconeura rustles gently in the undergrowth. Its white to pale pink flowers appear in the spring and summer months. If you put them in a partially shaded spot in your bedroom, you'll feel like you're sleeping in nature.

You should provide them with rainwater or distilled water twice a week. Like most other low-light houseplants, you need to fertilize them once a month during the summer.

Here you get to our Maranten.

Die Marante ist eine ungiftige Zimmerpflanze bei Hunden

Plant example 2: eucalyptus

You can keep the eucalyptus plant not only in your garden, but also in your home. In addition to a bright location, the tree only needs a sip of water once a week. The plant is one of the rather easy-care indoor plants. With proper care, the eucalyptus shows its cream-colored flowers after three to five years.

Der Eukalyptus als ungiftige Pflanze bei Hunden

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