Pet Safe Flowering Houseplants to Add Greenery Without Worry

Posted by Arzoo Chaudhary on July 24th, 2019

Is your pet often getting sick? And you cannot figure out the reason for this constant sickness?  You know that can be because of the flowers and plants in your garden(indoor or outdoor). Yes, you heard that right. Plants have the property of being toxic and nontoxic. Toxic foliage can be effecting your furry friend's health. But you love pets and gardening equally and leaving one for another one seems unfair to you? Don't worry; you don't need to give up on anything of it because they both can go hand in hand. 

You can totally build up a pet-safe garden as there 

Pet are like curious kids, and they want to detect almost everything under this sun. If you can't keep them away from your yard, then be a proactive member and research about flowers and plants that are save for tail-wagging babies. 

Did you know that some flowers that are edible and even medicinal for humans might be allergic to pets?

Although if you love being around the flowers, you can get online flower delivery, but if gardening is your passion, then here are some flower plants that will keep your furry friend completely safe. 

Roses

This woody plant is an easy choice as it is readily available as well as the most beautiful flower in your garden. Over a hundred species of rose are marked safe for common pets but don't get carried away by the name 'rose.' Not every plant with the rose named attached is nontoxic, like prime rose, Christmas rose, roseby, etc. can be deadly, especially when swallowed. Also, mark red or tape the thorns of the rose flower stem as it may scratch your pet. 

Orchids

Consider orchids flowers as one of the most save flower that can be planted near little ones or pets. Though it's always better to keep plants on unaccessible levels to protect them, if somehow your pet manages to reaches there anyway, then choose some nontoxic variety of orchids. These exotic flowers remain the first choice for most of the plant lovers. Thus it can be a great choice if you want to use cut flowers or plant them in your garden.

Petunias

"Pretty plants are poisonous', this is proved wrong by petunias. These bright flowers are the native to South America and fill your garden with fragrance from spring to autumn. Available in almost every color you can name, and their longevity power makes them an ideal choice for your garden. Now talking about the safety concerns of your pet, petunias are completely safe if your dog takes a bite now and then.

Sunflowers

These big bright blooms are capable of brightening up anyone's day. Good news is that they are entirely safe and harmless for pets as well as humans. Leave about safe, sunflowers even have medicinal properties, and sunflower seeds make up to a tasty and healthy snack.  But that doesn't mean that an overdose will not affect your pet. Its a completely safe bet if your fluff bites it accidentally. Now, you can have as many sunflowers as you want for your dinner table. 

Gerbera Da

Thankfully this colorful flower species is totally safe for your pets. So, you can plant an endless number of gerbera daisies without any guilt. Available in colors like red, yellow, pink and white, gerbera is a vibrant flower which symbolizes cheerfulness and purity. Though you wouldn't want this flower to be incorporated in your pets daily diet, so it is advisable that you keep it out of their reach.

Pansies

Pansies are great for your garden borders, and it gives your garden a lively effect. But what makes them appear in this list is that they are nontoxic for humans as well as their pets. And to your surprise, besides being safe, they happen to be tasty too. What more can a pet lover ask for? This flower is available in rainbow colors, including white, blue, red, yellow, purple, and orange. You should definitely take them into consideration.

I understand that the safety of your furry friend is your top priority. Thus these flower plants will help them co-exist. Now you pawed friend can roam around freely in its own house without you having an eye on it.

Now if you want to send flowers to someone who has pets at their house, you know exactly which one to choose.

You can get online flower delivery through Winni.