{"id":2198,"date":"2015-11-11T09:58:54","date_gmt":"2015-11-11T17:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/petcarefacts.com\/?p=2198"},"modified":"2015-11-11T09:59:30","modified_gmt":"2015-11-11T17:59:30","slug":"10-reasons-why-plants-make-the-best-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/history-and-society\/10-reasons-why-plants-make-the-best-pets","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Why Plants Make The Best Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2204\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/woman-hugging-plant.gif?resize=650%2C433\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Animals can be demanding. They need attention, love, playtime, exercise, healthcare, check-ups, vaccinations, surgeries, and spontaneous trips outside in the middle of the night! Not only that, but they require a lot of THINGS such as food, toys, water\/food bowls, beds, blankets, wipes, collars, leashes, lasers, chews, and treats, etc.\u00a0\u00a0 You can\u2019t just up and leave for the weekend, without arranging a pet-sitter, doggy daycare or a pet hotel. One cannot deny that there are so many strings attached (usually to feathers that your cat likes to chase around) when it comes to owning a pet.<\/p>\n<p>While cats and dogs are not the only pet options available, (believe us, we made a solid list of <a href=\"http:\/\/pawversity.com\/history-and-society\/perfect-pets-for-non-committal-people\">low maintenance animals<\/a> to own!), sometimes, just having an animal at ALL feels like too big of a responsibility. If you decide to <a href=\"http:\/\/pawversity.com\/uncategorized\/how-to-make-a-plant-your-pet\">make a plant your pet, <\/a> here are some reasons why having a pet plant might be your best alternative to a living animal.<\/p>\n<p>Top 10 Reasons Why Plants Make the Best Pets<br \/>\n1. They are low maintenance. All plants need are water and sunshine. That\u2019s it. I mean, if you really want to go overboard you can sprinkle a little \u201cflower food\u201d on your geranium, but it is completely unnecessary. Plants like orchids don\u2019t even need to be watered; just throw a cube of ice on the soil and let it melt.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Tips?src=hash\">#Tips<\/a> of the day: Water your <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/orchid?src=hash\">#orchid<\/a> with an ice cube once a week, since it&#8217;s the perfect amount of hydration. <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/YodbgalWZW\">pic.twitter.com\/YodbgalWZW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Flower Studio (@FlowerStudioID) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FlowerStudioID\/status\/644466024750952448\">September 17, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>2. They work well in any residence. There is no chance you will be disqualified in your apartment hunting because you have a pet plant! The \u201cNo-Pets Allowed\u201d warning simply won\u2019t deter the domestic bliss shared by you and your basil bush! (Which you too can feel free to name!) <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" lang=\"en\"><p>\nI have decided to name my basil plant &#8220;Steve&#8221;. Here is a picture of him. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zMF88VLaHC\">pic.twitter.com\/zMF88VLaHC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tam o&#8217;Banter (@soapbarbob) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/soapbarbob\/status\/660095558384803841\">October 30, 2015<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>3. They never bark or meow. All your neighbors will love you and your silent roommate! Now you can do yoga in the living room while your plant quietly cleanses their air with her green leaves, instead of yipping at your heels, or batting at your hair mid downward-facing dog pose. Ahhhh, Namaste!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2203\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2203\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2203\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/young-man-meditating.gif?resize=650%2C433\" alt=\"They'll never disturb your private time.\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">They&#8217;ll never disturb your private time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>4. They are great listeners. Your friend thinks her dog is a good \u201ctherapist\u201d just wait \u2018til you tell her about your pet plant! Maybe she\u2019ll also want to hang with your plant, when she hears how you reliable greenery never interrupts, never bosses you around, and certainly doesn\u2019t judge when you make mistakes. The plant just sits there, growing more beautiful every day, reminding you that the circle of life continues whether or not that cute guy calls you back.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Shoutout to my girl Shelby for plant sitting for me &#x1f33f; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ztCVL6YLrb\">pic.twitter.com\/ztCVL6YLrb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 S H E R Y L \u0950 (@sshheerryyllx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sshheerryyllx\/status\/661018464962744320\">November 2, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>5. They don\u2019t take up much space. Plants can conveniently hang from flower pots above, they can grace your kitchen counter, lay on your patio, or create a centerpiece for your dining room table. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" lang=\"en\"><p>\nHow to buy a houseplant: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WgVclodFn9\">https:\/\/t.co\/WgVclodFn9<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YSh7Tv4miC\">pic.twitter.com\/YSh7Tv4miC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Architectural Digest (@ArchDigest) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ArchDigest\/status\/663367843698741248\">November 8, 2015<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>6. They are wonderful with kids. Never, in the history of plant-pet-parenthood has a spring of moss attacked a child. Not even a poky succulent can do much harm to a curious child. The plant will never growl, hiss, or retaliate if your kiddos accidently break a leaf or pick a flower. As long as your child doesn\u2019t have an inclination to EAT the plant (and as long as Greeny isn\u2019t poisonous) then you can leave your kids with them anytime, without the slightest fear.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2202\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2202\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2202\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/little-girl-watering-plants.gif?resize=650%2C433\" alt=\"They also don't shake themselves dry and get everyone wet.\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">They also don&#8217;t shake themselves dry and get everyone wet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>7. You don\u2019t have to socialize them. Plants are so laid-back they get along well with kids, all humans, and even other plants. They will never fight over a place in the sun, or back away suspiciously whenever a new friend comes over. Plus, they look fabulous in family photos!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/family-with-plant.gif?resize=650%2C466\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"466\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Instead of causing problems, they can heal problems. Sunburned? Your aloe plant can deal with that. Hot day? Use a few of your friend\u2019s minty leaves in your iced tea. Some people believe bamboo is empowering, and that basil\u2019s antibacterial properties stave off illness. Trouble sleeping? Let rosemary and lavender plants help relax you.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Will my houseplant clean the air? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nRYNb6tvyJ\">https:\/\/t.co\/nRYNb6tvyJ<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/grist\">@grist<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Elia (@xxxeastbeastxxx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/xxxeastbeastxxx\/status\/660795880425938944\">November 1, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>9. They are very obedient. When you say \u201cstay,\u201d they ALWAYS stay. No treats necessary. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" lang=\"en\"><p>\nPhoto: scotiacorinne: New members of my plant family &#x1f343; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/9tTsQOutnm\">http:\/\/t.co\/9tTsQOutnm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chloe Leite (@Chlobro96) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Chlobro96\/status\/642419685934374912\">September 11, 2015<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>10. They can be left unattended for days. You don\u2019t even have to worry about leaving them home alone \u2013 they actually LIKE it! And they won\u2019t be traumatized by separation anxiety if they don\u2019t see you for a while.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">How to make a succulent <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/terrarium?src=hash\">#terrarium<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/InYDnl9LHn\">https:\/\/t.co\/InYDnl9LHn<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/whimsicalwife01\">@whimsicalwife01<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DIY?src=hash\">#DIY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Decor?src=hash\">#Decor<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IndoorPlant?src=hash\">#IndoorPlant<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Home?src=hash\">#Home<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pS0YGmK5at\">pic.twitter.com\/pS0YGmK5at<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Luiza (@luizab_o) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/luizab_o\/status\/660457288902275072\">October 31, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>BONUS!<\/h3>\n<p>11. You can grow together for LIFE. I mean\u2026 does this one need an explanation?<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: Be warned\u2026 some people take this plant-devotion a little too seriously. Remember, plants are pets, not the love of your life!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2201\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pawversity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/guy-hugging-tree.gif?resize=650%2C433\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Animals can be demanding. They need attention, love, playtime, exercise, healthcare, check-ups, vaccinations, surgeries, and spontaneous trips outside in the middle of the night! Not only that, but they require a lot of THINGS such as food, toys, water\/food bowls, beds, blankets, wipes, collars, leashes, lasers, chews, and treats, etc.\u00a0\u00a0 You can\u2019t just up and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2200,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[27],"tags":[19,21],"class_list":["post-2198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-history-and-society","tag-cats","tag-dogs"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/family-with-plant.gif?fit=650%2C466&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5xKys-zs","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2198"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2198\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petrofile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}