Cats VS Houseplants: 7 tips from florists how to protect them from each other
Take advantage of our decor tips to preserve the health of the cat and order in the house.
Fluffy purriems love to nibble houseplants, and sometimes they do not mind and overturn expensive flower pots. But protecting flowers, of course, you need not for aesthetic considerations, but in the name of the security of a pet. Most indoor plants are toxic - their eating can lead to severe consequences. Take advantage of our decor tips to preserve the health of the cat and order in the house.
- Choose safe plants for cats
Before buying greens in the house, be sure to check how toxic it is for your pet. This is the most important rule.
- Make sure that the cabinet for VAZ and pots has been sustainable
Poisonous for cats are not only indoor plants, but also their favorite mimos, tulips and peonies that we adore in the spring. They can cause strongest poisoning in animals. For spring bouquets, you must choose narrow vases so that the cat does not have the opportunity to drink water out of flowers. Vases and pots put on small but stable tables or stands. In this case, the cat will be hard to climb up - all four paws will not fit there.
- Large flowers put on elevation
Hide large plants from domestic pets is impossible. The optimal option is to put them on a closet or refrigerator. Note that there should be enough space for growth between the plant and the ceiling. And do not forget also about sunlight.
- Put pots as closely to each other
Put the pots on the windowsill as much as possible to each other. This is the easiest trick! So your homemade hooligan will not be able to squeeze between the pots and dump one of them to the floor. The more greenery on the windowsill, the better!
- Use double-sided sticky tape
You can stabilize the vase or flower pot using a double-sided sticky tape. But be careful: Scotch can leave noticeable traces on delicate surfaces.
- Hang flowers as above as possible
This is an excellent lifehack for curly plants. To attach a pot to the wall or ceiling, use hooks or bizarre macrame-kashpo. Try the most unsafe plants to hang as far as possible from the floor.
- Spread orange peels in pots
Cats are not delighted with sharp fragrances. Citrus and bitter pepper smells scare them. Spread orange peels in flower pots - it will definitely erect the desire to rummage in the ground. In flower shops and pet stores, you can find special citrus compositions fixed on chopsticks that stick into the ground. Another proven option is to sprinkle the windowsill and the ground in the pots of black pepper.
