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title: "Are any Monstera non toxic for cats? Open to similar suggestions.…"
description: "Are any Monstera non toxic for cats? Open to similar suggestions. They’re just so beautiful and it makes us sad we can’t have one because most are toxic."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/UeI834LBSHCioL8MwLcQxA/C9QNGKK6Rj6H3cbuBK2HEw"
community: "Monstera Maniacs"
author: "The Vandergriffs"
published: "2024-04-06T23:59:22.564719Z"
language: "en"
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# Are any Monstera non toxic for cats? Open to similar suggestions.…

_Posted by The Vandergriffs on 2024-04-06_

Are any Monstera non toxic for cats? Open to similar suggestions. They’re just so beautiful and it makes us sad we can’t have one because most are toxic.

## 3 comments

### Kakes! commented on 2024-04-07

i have a huge monstera and my cats leave it alone. you \*can\* mist the leaves with lemon oil/juice and use a spray bottle at the cats if they go near it. my 8 year cat used to bother mine when i first got it but my 1 year kitten never touched it (i think my older cat taught him not to). i know it’s a risk but if you have other plants and your cats leave those alone, it’s likely they won’t eat this one.

### addie commented on 2024-04-07

you can spray vinegar mixed with water to deflect them from biting

### Nick commented on 2024-04-07

Fatsia Japonica aka Japanese Aralia is known as the Pet-friendly Monstera Deliciosa alternative. While they don't have the same split-leaf shape, they have a very similar growth pattern, growing tall and wide with large, lush leaves

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