Cat-Proof Bonsai: What’s Safe, What’s Deadly

So you want a bonsai, but your cat thinks every plant is a salad bar? Welcome to my life. Turns out, not all bonsai are just cute trees—some are basically cat traps. Sago palm? That’s a hard no; it’s like a tiny, leafy death sentence. Azalea and jade? Also toxic, and cats don’t read warning labels. Cherry and plum? Cyanide city. Even ficus can turn your cat’s stomach into a disaster zone. But don’t panic—there are bonsai that won’t send you to the emergency vet. Juniper, bamboo palm, maple, prayer plant, peperomia, parlor palm, hibiscus, and Christmas cactus are all safe bets. Pro tip: Put your bonsai on a shelf your cat can’t reach (good luck), or use citrus peels as a natural cat repellent. Or just give your cat their own cat grass so they leave your mini tree alone. Cats are chaos, but your bonsai doesn’t have to be collateral damage. Choose wisely! #CatSafePlants #BonsaiLife #PetParent #Pets #Cats