Ten indoor plants that are safe for dogs, with details on how they look and what they need. Keep your home green without worrying your dog will get sick from chewing on them.
Do you like decorating your home with plants but want to make sure they're not toxic to your furry friend? In this video from an animal Expert, we suggest 10 dog friendly plants. 1. Ribbon also known as Bad Mother or love ribbon, this is a very common indoor plant characterized by its green leaves with a longitudinal yellowish white stripe. It is an elegant plant that is usually placed in hanging pots and does not cause any problems for dogs, not even if they smell it or nibble on it. 2. Golden bamboo the next good and safe plant for dogs is golden or yellow bamboo, which has traditionally been used in Eastern countries to make furniture due to the characteristic golden color of its wood. Today it has become one of the most iconic varieties in the world of plant decoration due to its exotic and decorative value. 3. Orchid known for its elegance and the perfect symmetry of its flowers, orchids are undoubtedly one of the most common plants in the homes of flower lovers, standing out above all for their wide variety of colors. 4. Elephant's Foot the name of this plant, Arborea, is due to the large thickening it has at the base of its stem, which makes it one of the most unique and appreciated ornamental species. It also has the advantage of being a safe plant for dogs. 5. African violet the next of the good and safe plants for dogs has to do with violets. African violets are small indoor plants that, with proper care, allow us to enjoy their delicate flowers for 12 months of the year. They are simple but extraordinarily hardy species. Above, we leave you a video in which we explain which plants are not suitable for dogs so that you avoid having them at home. 6. Bromeliads they are strong and colorful plants that can adapt to almost any type of climate due to their easy care. They are perfect plants for those with little experience or time to care for them. They also have the great advantage of being safe plants for dogs, making them perfect for those carers who want to add an exotic touch to their home interior design. 7. The Christmas cactus is one of the plants that signals the arrival of the Christmas season because they begin to flower in December. There are other typical red Christmas plants, such as the poinsettia, which have the disadvantage of containing substances that are toxic to dogs. However, the Christmas cactus is on the list of safe plants for dogs. Therefore, it is an ideal alternative for dog carers who do not want to give up decorating their home at this time of year. 8. Gloxinia this is a small plant with elegant and delicate flowers which is ideal for decorating the interior of our homes. However, it is a demanding plant that requires proper handling and specific environmental characteristics to stay healthy. 9. Indoor banana tree the culinary value of its fruit and leaves have made this species the most widely cultivated tropical plant in the world. However, its elegant and tropical appearance also makes it appreciated as an ornamental plant indoors, especially for those who want to add an exotic touch to any room. 10. An elegant and imposing plant, the areca is one of the most common palms in interior decoration, often used to give rooms a tropical or exotic touch. It is also a highly valued plant for its ability to purify the air where it is placed, reducing levels of carbon monoxide, chlorine, toluene and CO2. If you want to continue learning about dog care, don't miss the playlist that we have left for you here on the side. Tell us, do you have plants in your home? Until next time, experts.
