{"id":85918,"date":"2024-06-25T14:47:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T13:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/horto\/pet-friendly-plants\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T11:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T10:07:20","slug":"pet-friendly-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/flowers\/pet-friendly-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet-Friendly Plants: Safe for Dogs and Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plants and pets: there\u2019s no better combination for a cheerful, fun home. But having plants and pets at home can be a real challenge! <\/b><\/h2>\n\n
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The colours and shapes of plants attract cats and dogs, who, although very different, love\u2014for different reasons\u2014to chew and eat them. As some plants can be toxic to animals, you need to be careful and make sure the plants you have at home are pet friendly<\/b>. In this article, we show you some plants considered safe for pets and, on the other hand, some plants that are not pet friendly because they\u2019re toxic.<\/p>\n\n

Here\u2019s a selection of plants to choose from when you have pets:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Orchid<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n

The beauty of orchids inspires true passion. With delicate flowers, they enhance and decorate the home in a distinctive way. They\u2019re known for their air-purifying properties and, as they don\u2019t release strong scents, they don\u2019t cause allergies. What\u2019s more, your pets will be completely safe around them because, besides not being toxic, they don\u2019t attract much attention.<\/p>\n\n

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Calathea<\/b><\/h3>\n\n

Calathea is a pet-friendly plant, meaning it\u2019s not toxic to dogs and cats. That makes it an excellent choice for homes with pets. What\u2019s more, it likes to move to capture light better and has the ability to purify the air. It\u2019s a low-maintenance plant and, thanks to the design of its leaves, it will make an impact in your home d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n\n

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Chamaedorea<\/b><\/h3>\n\n

Chamaedorea is a small indoor palm with deep green leaves\u2014very elegant and delicate\u2014and it fits beautifully into interior d\u00e9cor. Although it may catch the attention of your little felines, it won\u2019t put them at risk because it\u2019s not toxic. Its soft, permeable leaves are an addictive sensory treat for them.<\/p>\n\n

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Succulents<\/b><\/h3>\n\n

Succulents are plants that don\u2019t require much care; they\u2019re great for beginners and for those who don\u2019t have much time to give them attention. Once adapted to their environment, succulents reproduce, flower, change shape and even colour. Not all succulents are safe for pets\u2014here\u2019s what you should know:<\/p>\n\n

Succulents that are safe for pets (pet-friendly):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n