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- Annie B. Bond
- April 17, 2008
- 6:00 am
- 185 comments
We know to keep certain poisons—like antifreeze—away from our pets, but many people don’t know how toxic their houseplants are. When we avoid growing these 12 houseplants that are considered toxic, we can help to keep our pets safe.
Aloe vera
Boston ivy
Caladium
Dumbcane
English ivy
German ivy
India rubber plant
Mistletoe
Philodendron
Potted chrysanthemum
Weeping fig
Yew
Read more: Pets, Everyday Pet Care, Safety
Adapted from The Puppy Owner’s Manual, by Diana Delmar (Storey Books, 2001). Copyright (c) 2001 by Diana Delmar. Reprinted by permission of Storey Books.
Adapted from The Puppy Owner’s Manual, by Diana Delmar (Storey Books, 2001).
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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+ add your ownInteresting, thanks for sharing :)
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
I got rid of all my household plants when my most recent cat thought they were there to be chewed on ;-)
Yes, please be careful with these plants in regards to pets. I have seen what they can do to a pet.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for this information.
good reminders!
But so many of these same plants were on the cleaner indoor air quailty list, bummer!
Thank you !
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