You don’t usually think about eating the flowers you put in your beautiful arrangements, but every pet owner knows how tempting bright blooms can be to their cat or dog. Many pets can’t resist taking a nibble of flowers or plants brought into their home. Unfortunately, many pet owners don’t purchase floral arrangements because many plants are toxic to animals. For this reason, educating yourself as a florist about non-toxic flowers is a smart idea. You’ll make customers happy when you offer flower arrangements that pet owners can enjoy without fear of poisoning their pets.
Why Offer Pet-friendly Plants and Flowers
You'll be popular among pet owners when you offer non-toxic floral arrangements.
Pet owners love their furry friends more than anything, but it’s disappointing when they can’t enjoy fresh flowers for a special occasion because their beloved fur baby might eat them. Florists can help. You can expand your customer base by selling and marketing pet-friendly plants and flowers. Create non-toxic flower arrangements and label them as pet-friendly. Pet owners will appreciate your consideration, and you could become their go-to florist!
There’s also an opportunity to educate others about pet-safe plants. Customers buying flowers for a pet owner may need to learn the danger some flowers pose to animals. When you offer pet-friendly blooms, they’ll learn to be more aware before buying bouquets for their pet-loving friend. You can play your part in preventing a terrible accident and make it easier for everyone to keep pets safe. Your customers will recognize your expertise and trust you as a knowledgeable professional.
Non-toxic Flowers for Pet-friendly Flower Arrangements
So, what flowers are safe for pet homes? There are plenty! Here’s a list of beautiful, non-toxic flowers for pet-safe arrangements.
- Asters
- Calendula
- Celosia
- Coreopsis
- Cornflowers
- Echinacea
- Forget-me-nots
- Freesia
- Gerbera daisies
- Limonium
- Lisianthus
- Madagascar jasmine
- Magnolia
- Orchids
- Pansies
- Petunia
- Pittosporum
- Roses
- Snapdragons
- Statice
- Stock
- Sunflowers
- Veronicas
- Zinnias
All of these flowers look beautiful in bouquets and other floral arrangements. You probably already use many of them! Put them in a stylish vase and add your own special touch to create the designs your clients love. You can make arrangements featuring a single non-toxic flower species in one color for a monochromatic look or in several colors for variety. A lone orchid in a lovely container can look stunning. Or mix several safe blooms for an eclectic bouquet.
Find the Rest of Your Florist Supplies at 46 & Spruce
You know what flowers to use in your pet-friendly arrangements. Now shop for the rest of your florist supplies at 46 & Spruce! We have everything you need for your floral creations. We even offer exclusive Professional accounts for florists looking for wholesale ordering and pricing. Contact us any time you have questions about our products, shipping, or returns. Our knowledgeable customer service representatives are always happy to help.