These festive arrangements might look pretty, but they are dangerous for your furbabies
Chinese New Year celebrations are incomplete without lai see, fai chun and flowers. And it’s that time of the year when potted plants such as cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, mandarins and orchids can be seen in every corner of shopping malls, offices and residential buildings. It’s also common practice to place these decorative flora inside your home to bring in good luck.
However, if you’re a pet parent, you need to be extra careful about exposing your cat or dog to some of these house plants as they can be harmful—and even potentially lethal—to your four-legged companion if they happen to consume any part of it. Below are five popular plants that you need to steer clear of.
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1. Hydrangea
Although hydrangea charms one and all with its stunning cornucopia of colours, it’s best to place them out of reach of your pets. It is thoroughly poisonous to animals, especially its leaves and petals. If your four-legged friend so much as licks or chews it, it can lead to vomiting, diarrhoea and loss of consciousness.