How to Stop Cats from Eating Indoor Plants
To stop your cat from eating indoor plants, try spraying their leaves with a non-toxic repellant, which will give them an unpleasant taste. You can also place noisy material, like aluminum foil, on the floor around your plants to startle your cat and deter it from trying again. However, if there is a high place you can move your plants to, this might be the simplest way to stop your cat eating them. It's also likely that it's eating your plants out of boredom, so try playing with it for 5 to 10 minutes a few times a day to keep it entertained.
Spray a deterrent on the plants. Purchase a non-toxic spray deterrent that is designed to repel cats. Spray this on your indoor plants. The bitter taste will quickly stop the cats from eating the plants. Just ensure that the spray you choose won't damage your plant. You may need to spray the plants every few days since the scent of the spray will disappear after a few days. Startle your cats when they begin to eat the plants. You want to startle the cats so they immediately stop. However, you don't want the cats to associate being startled with you punishing them. So you'll need to be sneaky about startling them or set up something to fall over if the cats get past it and begin to eat the plants. For example, you could line up empty cans or bottles near the plants. If your cats try to eat the plants, they'll end up knocking over the cans or bottles which should startle them away. If you're paying attention to your cats, you can try to spray them with a water bottle when they begin to eat the plants. Just ensure that they don't see you spraying them. Move your indoor plants. Pay attention to the indoor plants that your cats like to nibble on. Move those plants to a room that your cats don't have access to or place them high up so your cats can't reach them. This may mean that you'll need to place them on a tall shelf or adjust the light in the room so the plants can still thrive. If you move the plants high up, ensure that the cats can't climb up on anything to get to the plants. You don't want to make it into a game for your cats! Place noisy material near the plants. Another great way to startle your cats away from the indoor plants is to place noisy material, like aluminum foil, near the base of the plants. Lay several strips or sheets of the foil down around the plant so the cats would have to walk over it to get to the plant. The noise of walking over the foil will startle them away. You could also place bubble wrap or another material that your cats dislike walking on, like double-sided tape. Keep your cats from getting bored. Boredom is a large cause of misbehavior in cats, from scratching to meowing to eating houseplants. Prevent boredom in your cats by giving them a variety of toys and an interesting environment to explore. When you notice your cats becoming tired of their toys, swap them out for different toys. For example, ensure your cats have climbing towers, scratching posts, access to windows, places to hide, and toys that keep them active. Play with your cats. Take time out of your day to play with your cats. Keeping them active and busy will redirect their attention away from the indoor plants. Aim for several 5 to 10 minute play sessions a day or whenever your cats start to look bored. If your cats begin to go near your plants, immediately try to distract them with a toy or a game. Create a garden for your cats. Buy a pot of cat grass that's safe for your cats to eat. If your cats begin to eat your indoor houseplants, you can redirect them to their pot of cat grass. You can also grow your own garden of cat-safe plants to keep indoors. Fill a large planting box with: Catnip Barley Sesame Rye Wheat grass Avoid keeping toxic plants in the house. Although many plants aren't toxic to humans, they can be toxic to your cats. You shouldn't keep toxic plants in your house just in case your cat decides to eat them. Some common indoor plants that are toxic to cats include: Lillies Ferns Rubber plant Primrose Poinsettia Purchase non-toxic indoor plants. If you're looking to buy new houseplants, check to see which plants are non-toxic. Once you've selected a few non-toxic plants, ensure that they haven't been sprayed with toxic chemicals that could harm your cats. These indoor houseplants are generally non-toxic: African violet Orchid Bamboo Begonia Spider plant Prayer plant Consider your cat's preferences. Pay attention to the types of plants that your cats try to eat and the types of plants your cats avoid. Look for indoor plants that won't attract your cats. Or if your cats don't like the smell of certain plants, buy them and place them near other plants to prevent your cats from eating them.This will make it easier to stop them from eating the plants since they won't be as interested in them. For example, if your cats try to eat long, trailing plants, choose short, stocky plants instead. 
Spray a deterrent on the plants. Startle your cats when they begin to eat the plants. Move your indoor plants. Place noisy material near the plants. Keep your cats from getting bored. Play with your cats. Create a garden for your cats. Avoid keeping toxic plants in the house. Purchase non-toxic indoor plants. Consider your cat's preferences. 