Having fresh flowers at home adds some character and beauty to your living space. 

But, if you have a kitty running around, you need to be sure that you don’t have anything in your home that can be poisonous or toxic to her. While some flowers are entirely safe to be kept around a cat, others aren’t so much.

After all, your cat’s safety is important.

I feel that looking things up before getting them is better than rushing to the emergency veterinary care center.

In this blog post, I will answer the question, “Are orchids poisonous to cats?” in as much detail as I possibly can.

Let’s begin.

Are Orchids Poisonous to Cats?

Most people believe that orchids are poisonous to kitties.

While it is true that your cat shouldn’t snack on any flower, as it can cause your kitty to have an upset stomach, orchids aren’t harmful.

According to the American Society for the Prevention and Cruelty of Animals, orchids are non-toxic to cats.

So, yes, you can go ahead and get yourself a beautiful orchid plant without having to worry about your feline friend. Most houseplants are, in fact, safe for cats. However, looking them up just in case is a good idea, anyway.

While that’s okay, nothing is stopping your kitty from destroying the plant!

Keeping Your Orchid Plant Safe from Your Cat

In this section of the blog, I will go through what you can do to keep your orchid plant safe from your kitty.

Take a look.

• You can have a section of your house dedicated to plants and keep the door shut to make sure that your cat stays out. That way, you get to have all the plants you want without your cat destroying/eating them all!

• If you can’t have a section of your house dedicated to plants, the best thing to do is to dust your orchid leaves with cayenne pepper or cinnamon powder, and that’ll keep the cat away for good

• A vinegar and water spray is also a good cat repellent like cinnamon and cayenne pepper and is an easy yet fool-proof way to keep your cat away from plants

• Hanging pots and hooks makes orchids look more attractive and is a cat-proof way of having the plant at home

Final Words: Are Orchids Poisonous to Cats?

While some houseplants are downright toxic to cats and can cause several health problems—even death, orchids aren’t one of them.

Yes, it is entirely safe to have orchids at your home without worrying about them being toxic to your kitty.

It’s the plant that needs protection from the cat!

Cats love to nibble on plants, and in the process destroy them. You can try cinnamon, water and vinegar, and cayenne pepper to keep your feline friend away from your favorite plants.

How do you keep your plants safe from your cat? Let us know in the comments.