The ideal plants for those with animals at home offer the perfect balance between aesthetics and safety. If living with dogs or cats is part of everyday life, choosing non -toxic varieties is the first step for a peaceful environment.
Plants are not just a nice furnishing complement: they add vitality, improve mood and purify the air. A small green on the shelf can change the atmosphere of a room, but everything is not always roses and flowers when there are animals in the house. Unfortunately, some varieties can be toxic to dogs and cats, causing disorders ranging from slight discomfort to much more serious problems. For this reason, it is essential to know how to choose criteria. What are the really safe plants? And how can you find a balance between aesthetics and safety? There are those who focus everything on the plants to hang and those who prefer vases with decorative barriers, but the truth is that we always start from good information.
If you love green but you want to avoid any risk, the ideal choice can start right from next purchase. Botanical skills or who knows what experience are not needed: a pinch of attention and some targeted suggestions can make a difference.
Safe plants for dogs and cats: beauty and tranquility
We tend to think that all plants are harmless, but it is not so at all. Some can cause serious disorders even if ingested by a curious animal. Fortunately, they exist non -toxic varieties that adapt well to any type of domestic environment. There Calatheafor example, conquers for the Decorative leaf and the love for the indirect light. Il chlorophyalso said spider plantgrows practically everywhere and requires Minimum cures. The Peperamia It is another happy choice, thanks to its wide range of shapes and colorswhile the Felce in Boston Give a lush touch to the most humid corners of the house.
Those who love exotic can focus on Recurvata Beaucaarneanicknamed “Mangiafumo”or on palm trees like the Kentiaideal for those who dream of a tropical touch. Also the Orchidee Phalaenopsis they are perfect: elegant, delicate and above all not dangerous for animals. The aromatic herbs come basil, salvia e timoexcellent in the kitchen and totally safe. What if the space is little? The little succulents Haworthia ed Echeveria They are perfect to be placed on shelves or window sills. In addition to being beautiful, many of these plants are also easy to maintain: they are not needed green inchjust a little bit of costanza and the right exposure to light.
Plants to avoid: risks hidden in the home vessels
Not all beautiful plants are suitable for living with animals. Some varieties, very common in lounges and kitchens, can be dangerous if chewed. Sometimes a simple leaf ingested to cause stomach annoyances or skin reactions is enough. It is curious how many plants appreciated for furniture are, in reality, among the most problems for our hairy friends. Often it is thought that an animal instinctively knows what to avoid, but unfortunately it is not so. Curiosity, especially in puppies, can lead to unpleasant accidents. That’s why it is important to know in detail the species to avoid, even if beautiful to see.
Among the most common to keep away we find:
- Delicious monster: its leaves contain calcium bones, irritating by mouth and stomach.
- Dieffenbachia: beautiful but potentially very dangerous.
- Ficus: species like Ficus Benjamine can cause dermatitis or gastrointestinal problems.
- Spathiphyllum (piffer plant): often given, it is toxic if ingested.
- Sansevieria: also note as a “mother -in -law”, beautiful but to be avoided.
- Zamioculcas zamiifolia: resistant and modern, but potentially toxic.
- Euphorbia: contains an irritating latex, also risky to contact alone.
Knowing these names may seem like a detail, but it really makes the difference. A vase positioned lightly could hide a danger.
A green and pet-friendly environment is possible
Creating a welcoming space for humans and animals is not a company. Just a little awareness and the choice of the right plants. What if you want more advice? Positioning plants on high shelves or suspended planters can be a practical and aesthetic solution.
Even small tricks can prevent accidents. Check that the animal does not show excessive interest in the vessels, prevent excavations from the earth or chews the leaves are behaviors to be observed. Over time, coexistence with green becomes natural.
For those who love furniture and keep the safety of animals, plants must not be a problem but an opportunity: a way to bring harmony, well -being and a pinch of nature inside the house, without renunciation.
The green is friend, just know which one to choose.
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