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Safety Status: Non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans.

Minor Risks: While non-poisonous, consuming large amounts may cause mild, temporary gastrointestinal upset (vomiting or diarrhea).

Other Ferns: Most true ferns are safe, but keep your cat away from "imposter" ferns like the Asparagus Fern, which is highly toxic. 

As many of you may have noticed we have recently updated our reception area to include a range of indoor plants. Here at Brudine we love our indoor plants but there are a few things to be mindful of when mixing pets and plants. Cats and dogs are curious creatures and the addition of a new indoor plant to your home is a potential invitation for them to chew, eat or play with it so it's up to us to ensure that any plants you bring into the home are safe and non-toxic. With the exception of edibles like cat grass, it's always better to keep houseplants out of a pet's reach if you can, as just because a plant is non-toxic doesn’t mean it won’t cause a tummy ache if they decide to eat a large amount. If in doubt, consider suspending plants from the ceiling in hanging pots so they're kept away from curious paws!

Below are a couple of common indoor plants that are recognised as being non-toxic to cats and dogs. Most of the plants we have at Brudine fall into this category and are up for sale, so if any of the plants on our shelves catch your eye let us know! Here are a few non-toxic indoor plants to get you started on your plant journey:

1. Calathea – These beautiful plants have a variety of great artistic patterns on their leaves. They can be a little fussy with their watering and humidity requirements but make for a beautiful addition to your home. They are one of my favourite groups. Common names include Peacock plant, Rattlesnake plant and Zebra plant. 2. Pileas – This family of plants is an easy care option which is both easy to propagate as well as being non-toxic to your furry family.