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Cat grass
Most cats love nibbling on fresh blades of cat grass, which is typically a mix of rye, barley, oat, wheat, and alfalfa. This tasty snack is easy to grow and maintain, especially with our Catit Senses Grass Planter.
Did you know that cat grass may even offer health benefits for your feline friend? Check out our dedicated article for all the details
Spider plant – Chlorophytum comosum
The spider plant is a super fun 2-in-1 plant for cats. Not only are its leaves safe for cats to nibble on, but this beauty produces offshoots known as spiderettes or pups, which whimsically dangle from the mother plant—perfect for your feline friend to bat at! However, it’s very important to cut away any flowers your plant forms, as these yield poisonous seeds.
Parlor palm – Chamaedorea elegans
While not all palms are safe for cats, the parlor palm is non-toxic to your feline friend. Perhaps the fact that this small palm tree is harmless to pets contributes to its popularity, as it is one of the most widely sold houseplant palms in the world!
In its natural habitat, the parlor palm can grow up to 16 ft (5 m) tall, but even when kept as a houseplant, it can reach 9 ft (3 m)—if your cat allows it to, that is.
Broadleaf lady palm – Rhapsis excelsa
Another stunning member of the palm family that is perfectly safe for your cat is the broadleaf lady palm. This bamboo-like plant has fairly stiff leaves, making it rather unappealing to your cat. However, should your feline take a bite from this stunning houseplant, rest assured that it’s non-toxic to them.
African violets – Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia
If you’re still looking for a small but colorful houseplant to liven up your home, African violets are just what you need. The plant grows no taller than 15 cm and is non-toxic to your feline family members. As African violets have small hairs on their leaves, most cats show little to no interest in this perennial anyway. However, cats will be cats.
