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Posted by loveowl on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 09:40 :: General Discussion
I have 2 adorable parakeets at the moment. I wanted to get some household plants. I know that some plants can be harmful to birds. Any recommendations?
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Posted by karen on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 17:01.
A quick internet search should show lists of safe houseplants. Most lists are based on what is poisonous to mammals but it is a good place to start (some plants poisonous to mammals are safe for birds).
Ones I know are ok are spider plant, jade plant, schleffera (umbrella plant), Norfolk pine, dracaena, aloe, african violet, ect. - there are many others but that's what I can think of.
Any new plant should be very thoroughly rinsed off to remove fertilizer and pesticide residues that are usually on the leaves.

Karen
Chico (conure) and Pippin (budgie)
WI
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Posted by loveowl on Wed, 02/06/2008 - 16:10.
Thanks for the advice. I will do a quick search on plants.
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