5 Pet Friendly Plants That Make the Best Gifts

These thoughtful gifts not only enhance any space with their beauty and charm but also ensure peace of mind for pet owners, knowing their pets are safe from harm.

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I am constantly looking for gifts for different occasions and I have always found that the best ones are plants. Think about it, they have so much meaning and are beautiful.

They also consistently remind the person of their beauty. When have you ever walked into a room with a beautiful plant and wanted to throw it away or re-gift it. I never have.

Plants send off charming aromas and purify the air around us. They also come in many shapes and sizes and can come as artificial or real.

I have included artificial plants on this list (although they can come as real plants as well) because not everyone has the time or the green thumb to keep up with plants.

All of these plants are completely not toxic to pets and are meaningful that make them perfect for a gift in anyone’s home.

What is a Pet Friendly Gift?

If you have read other posts of mine (or even just my about me section), you know that I have been working with animals for almost all of my adult career.

Do you know how many calls I have received with people asking me what they should so about their pet who has ingested a toxin? I don’t even think I can count. It’s a lot. That’s all I know.

I have even received calls from owners who swear their pet has never touched this plant that they have had for years and suddenly their plant has a bite mark in it.

When you’re giving a gift, I know you are not thinking about which gift is pet friendly, even knowing the person you are gifting the plant to has pets.

It is definitely important to consider pet friendly plants when you are introducing luscious greenery to someone’s home.

If you have pets yourself and would like to know more, check out my blog post about identifying toxic plants and making your home garden pet safe.

On the other hand, if you are serious about your pets and your wallet check out my favorite pet insurance companies. They are the best in the game and here is why.

Pet Friendly Plant Criteria

In this article, I will only be discussing non toxic plants for cats and dogs. But there is certain criteria that you can follow for pet friendly plants:

• The plant needs to be consumed in very high doses to become toxic [Parsley]
• You can store the plant in a location your pets can’t get to it
• Chicken wire or other deterrent materials are around the plants

Pet Friendly Gifts and Their Meanings

This beautiful flower appeared almost 200 million years ago and were found in various habitats around the world. Orchids have very unique roots that are thick and are used to wrap around their environment.

For those without a green thumb, orchids can be persnickety to handle and keep alive but once you know what your orchid likes, they come back year after year with new admirable growth.

Orchids have many meanings and can be gifted for multiple occasions. Each colored orchid has a meaning of its own but in a lot of cases means refined beauty.

I have put together a chart for you to reference if you would like to choose the right color orchid for your occasion.

Red	Romance, Desire, Passion
Orange	Pride, Boldness
Yellow	New Beginnings
Green	Fertility, Love, Thoughtfulness
Blue	Rarity, Spirituality
Purple	Admiration
Pink	Happiness, Playfulness
White	Faith, Safety

The money tree gives off just what the name states, prosperity. It has been used to summon prosperity.

The braided trunk of the money tree is thought to symbolize interconnectedness and unity, while the five leaves on each stem symbolize the five elements in feng shui—wood, water, fire, metal, and earth.

These elements are believed to harmonize and balance the energies in a space, promoting prosperity and abundance, making it the perfect house warming gift or wedding present for a newlywed couple.

The money tree comes in multiple different sizes and is another fully pet friendly plant. Whether they have pets now or will get them later, this plant will not cause any second thought.

Derived in warm climates, the Blushing Bromeliad can exhibit a change in appearance when put into different environmental positions such as changes in light, temperature and humidity.

With an increase in light the leaves of the plant take on a red or blueish hue symbolizing health and wellness in the plant.

This plant symbolizes transformation, illuminating someone’s journey of growth and change making it the perfect plant to gift someone on various occasions.

The Christmas Cactus gets its name from its vibrant floral blooms during the holidays but it has so much more meaning.

This pet friendly plant has a meaningful significance in many different cultures symbolizing resilience and the ability to thrive during tough times.

Its flowers bloom during the colder months and it thrives even when the conditions are not the best just adding to the beauty and essence.

That’s not all! This unique plant also signifies compassion and empathy with its flowers. The whole plant has a true rounded importance which is what makes this plant a perfect gift regardless of season.

Magnolia bushes are characterized by their bow shaped waxy flowers.

Magnolias have many meaning, one being endurance and perseverance. These beautiful bushes have been around for millions of years giving true value to their meaning.

Once established, magnolias are very easy plants to care for and do not require much maintenance at all. They make a bold statement piece for the landscaping to anyone’s household.

With their easygoing “personality” magnolia bushes are perfect to use for remembrance of a loved ones and to establish the perseverance even with the loss.

Conclusion

When considering gift giving, consider adding plants to your list.

Plants that are able to set an establishment in the household leave a certain remembrance and joy rather than gifting plants like bouquets that die and are replaced quickly.

Pet friendly plants guarantee and perfect location in your loved ones home with the peace of mind knowing that their pets are fine even if the plant is ingested.