How to keep cats out of house plants?

they like to dig in the dirt and other things

How to keep cats out of house plants?
Firstly, all houseplants should be considered toxic to cats until proven otherwise. Make SURE they are not chewing on the leaves.





Don't bother with the suggestions above....some require you to catch the cats 'in the act'....and others are potentially harmful.





To keep them out of the dirt is very simple: Place several large...or proportionate to the container size....pinecones on top of the dirt. (Just the natural ones...not any with glitter, glue, etc.) I get mine out of the yard and first 'zap' them in the microwave for 5-15 seconds in case there are any little crawlies in them that I don't want in my house. You can still easily water right through them. It's decorative, and trust me....it would be a RARE cat who would move them out of the way to get into the dirt. I've done this for many years.





It's not likely to happen, but if you have one of those cats who then 'retaliates' with inappropriate urination/BM right next to the pot, put the litter box in that exact spot for a few days. Then, start gradually moving it away a few inches or a foot at a time, until it's back where it's supposed to be.
Reply:Try using a spray bottle of water and spraying the cat every time they are near the plant. Then the cat will associate a bad thought with the plant and stay away.
Reply:Go to the hardware store and buy a few feet of chicken wire....cut it to fit inside the pot and bury it about an inch or two down. When the cat's paws get to it, they don't like how it feels on their pads and will go find something else to do.
Reply:They sell this net stuff you put over it. Have the same problem with my cat and our ficus
Reply:Cats HATE lavender spray. So just spray some lavender sent wherever you dont want them to be. the cheap stuff dose the trick! Good luck with your raskels!
Reply:i used pepper,orange peel is also a good deterent
Reply:git a dog
Reply:Try a pet trainer. Run them away from the plants when they get near. Good luck and God bless you!
Reply:I would like to know also my cat Pete is driving me nuts!
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