Quote Originally Posted by Reesha View Post
I don't keep cacti because I'm afraid for my cat... I figure she'd poke herself somehow and get infected
Hi Reesha,
That's ironic- i got cactus and succulents purposely BECAUSE we have indoor cats!
I must have about 25 various types of cactus and succulents. they spend all winter inside the house with our cats. The cats sniff at them occasionally, but never try to chew them or touch them. I myself have gotten way more spiny little stabs than my cats ever get!
The cats used to chew other types of houseplants, and i got rid of them and wanted indoor plants that were much lower maintenance and that would not attract the cats. My cats leave all my cactus and succulents well alone.
I put the pots outside on my porch all summer- it's a pretty large collection.

My suggestion is to go ahead and get yourself some cactus!