Southeastern Growers: Pet-Friendly Plant Guide

Pet-Friendly Plant GuideSoutheastern Growers

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Buying Plants When You Own Pets

If you're a pet owner then you have to be careful about the plantsthat you bring into your home.This presentation looks at three different plants that are both non-toxic and add beauty to your home.It also points out some common plants that you should not purchaseif you have pets.

African Violet

African violets are a popular houseplant.The plant does best in indirect light.Water the plant until the soil is moist butbe careful to not make the soil soggy.African violets can be found in just aboutevery store that sells plants or flowers.

Orchids

Moth orchids, in particular, are safe tokeep in a home filled with pets.Moth orchids are very easy to grow, sothey're an ideal plant for inexperiencedgardeners.The plant's flowers come in manydifferent colors--from shades of purpleto white.

Spider Plant

The spider plant may not be as colorfulas the other two plants on this list, butit's a great addition to any home.Spider plants are tough, and they cangrow in a wide variety of conditions.Don't worry if some leaves turn brown.This is quite common and not a sign ofpoor health.

Plants To Avoid

Aloe VeraMorning GloryAzaleaIvyBaby's BreathPoinsettiaBegoniaTulip