How to protect indoor flowers from pets: tips for cat owners

Cat owners often don't know how to prevent their furry pets from tampering with indoor plants. Since our animals tend to explore window sills, attractive potted soil or tempting flower foliage attracts them. SSPDaily has prepared three effective methods to help protect your indoor plants from mischievous feline friends.

Citrus scent

Cats have a natural aversion to the scent of citrus. Therefore, you can take advantage of this by applying fruit juice, such as orange, lemon, or lime juice, to cotton pads. These can then be placed on the ground in pots to create a barrier. Remember to change the pads periodically as the flavor will wear off over time.

Make a conscious choice of plants

Certain flowers trigger an innate chewing instinct in cats. A smart strategy is to distract cats from plants they shouldn't touch by offering them alternatives.

One great option is antistirium oat, better known as "cat grass". This plant serves as an attractive and safe option that distracts animals from other fragile flowers.

Thoughtful placement

Place the plants tightly on the windowsill so that there are no footholds for nimble paws to climb. Use shelves and places that are hard to reach for animals to keep the precious flowers out of reach. By placing your plants thoughtfully, you will create a physical barrier that will prevent cat exploration and at the same time protect your cherished flora.