7 Cat-Safe Flowers to Give a Cat Owner
Want to give flowers to a friend or family member who has a cat? Here are 7 flowers that are both beautiful and safe for cats.
You always have to think twice about giving flowers to a household with a cat. The person receiving them often feels grateful and worried at the same time — "Is this flower okay for my cat?" Choose safe flowers from the start, and the recipient can simply enjoy them without a second thought.
1. Gerbera Daisy
Loved for its bright, vivid color, the gerbera daisy is safe for cats. Yellow, orange, pink, red — its range of colors adds life to any bouquet. It's easy to find at florists and looks lovely on its own or in an arrangement.
2. Rose
The classic flower of love, the rose is also non-toxic to cats. That said, the thorns can hurt a cat that plays with them, so give them with the thorns removed or keep them out of reach.
3. Sunflower
Bright and warm, the sunflower is safe for cats. Its bold presence works well as a gift, whether as a bouquet or a potted plant. Chewing the leaves or stem can cause an upset stomach, though, so keep it at a reasonable height.
4. Snapdragon
The snapdragon is safe for cats. Its distinctive vertical spikes and range of colors add character to a bouquet. It's mainly in season in spring and fall and is easy to find at florists.
5. Freesia
Beloved for its sweet, clean fragrance, freesia is non-toxic to cats. The way its small flowers bloom along the stem is elegant, and it's an especially good fit for a spring gift.
6. Lisianthus (Eustoma)
Resembling a ranunculus, lisianthus brings an elegant, romantic feel. It's safe for cats and elevates any bouquet it's added to, making it a great choice for gifting.
7. Waxflower
With tiny star-shaped flowers blooming all along its branches, waxflower is a popular filler that fills the gaps in a bouquet. It's safe for cats and has a delicate fragrance.
One more thing when you give flowers
Even if you've chosen safe flowers, other flowers can end up mixed into the bouquet. When ordering from a florist, just say: "This is a gift for a home with a cat, so please leave out lilies, tulips, and daffodils and use only cat-safe flowers." Most are happy to adjust.
Search a flower's name on flower cat to check right away whether it's toxic to cats.