Killer Plants!!!

It's Springtime ~ that time of year where you plant flowers and have them around the house, especially lillies. Keep in mind certain plants are dangerous to cats if ingested. Cats love to explore and hunt and crawl through plants, some like to chew on them too.

I had a friend with a large floor plant and her cat would dig up all the dirt, throwing it around the room and then sit in the half empty pot. Glad I discovered my Ginger only chews on the petals! That being said, you still have to be careful because there's MANY plants that are dangerous.

Here's a list of the more popular plants that are poisonous/ dangerous to cats. For a much LONGER list of over 400 variations, you can visit the ASPCA website. They have pictures and names to identify toxic plants. Find the list here.

1. Aloe
2. Amaryllis 
3. Autumn Crocus 
4. Azaleas and Rhododendrons 
5. Bay Laurel
6. Buttercup
7. Castor Bean 
8. Chives
9. Chrysanthemum 
10. Cyclamen
11. Daffodils
12. Dahlia
13. Daisy
14. English Ivy 
15. Some Ferns
16. Most Holly
17. Hyacinths
18. Hydrangea
19. Iris
20. All Lilies
21. Lily of the Valley
22. Marijuana
23. Mint
24. Morning Glory
25. Mum
26. Oleander
27. Poinsettia 
28. Pothos
29. Rhododendron
30. Sago Palm 
31. Spanish Thyme 
32. Tulip and Narcissus bulbs

It seems like a ton, I know. Personally, I just forego having flowers or I put them in rooms the cats don't go in, it saves the trouble of worrying about them. You can always keep them outside too. (The flowers, not the cats. 😉)

Looking for safe alternatives? Stick with spider plants, African violets, Christmas cactus and orchids.

Keep your kitties safe!