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- Annie B. Bond
- April 17, 2008
- 6:00 am
- 227 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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nice one!
I’m pleasantly surprised to learn that most of the plants I’m growing this year are attrac…
Great Idea,plus I love the look.
Excellent advice that I am going to follow!
227 comments
+ add your ownThank you for the important information.
Thanks for the list Annie - didn't know about the potted chrysanthemum ...... would the ones planted in the garden have the same nefast effect (if the cat goes out) ??
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Very good info. Thank you so much for this precious blog!
I am lucky I guessed, because we have Aloe Vera plants at home and my dogs and my two Congo African grey parrots has never "meddle " with these pots! In fact they feared the plants!
Guess it's kinda spiky for them.
Very good information. Don't forget to keep kitties away from the potted herbs on your kitchen windowsill as well.
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Great information.
Thank you Stella. Great information.
Don't forget amarylis, holly, baby's breath, bird of paradise, calla lily, Chinese jade plant, coleus, cyclamen, daffodil...etc.
See the ASPCA website http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/
Thank you for sharing.
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