If you want to do something good for your cat, you should definitely buy cat grass. The plant serves as an important substitute, especially for indoor cats. But as always, the various offers do not make purchasing easy. This doesn't just affect the choice of dealer, but rather the type of grass. Because cat grass is available in several types. You can read how these differ from each other and which ones are best to feed in this article.
What types of cat grass are there?
Cat grass varieties can be divided into sweet grasses (oats, barley, wheat) and sour grasses (spider lily, Cyprus grass). Sweet grasses are fast-growing and good for growing yourself, while sour grasses grow slower and care should be taken when feeding them.
Cat grass varieties
- sweet grasses
- Sour grasses
sweet grasses
The type of sweet grass includes numerous domestic grain varieties such as
- Oats
- Barley
- or wheat
These are primarily characterized by their rapid growth. For this reason, sweet grasses are ideal for growing yourself. We have put together detailed instructions for you here. Cats love the straws because of the fresh, soft taste. But the cat grass species also provide life as decorative greenery on your windowsill.
Sour grasses
Sour grasses include
- the spider plant
- and the Cyprus grass
Although these cat grass varieties also enrich your home, they are only suitable for feeding cats to a limited extent. They grow a little slower than sweet grasses and therefore need to be cut back less often. However, they also become woody after a few weeks. The stalks become increasingly sharp-edged and, if eaten, can cause cuts in your cat's digestive tract, which in the worst case can even be fatal. Please pay particular attention to the fact that the spider plant absorbs particles from the air. As a pure houseplant, it helps to create a better indoor climate. However, as a food plant it can be dangerous for your cat with this property. The animal absorbs pollutants in unfavorable air conditions, especially if you smoke near the spider plant.
Tip
Observe the tips listed above, either create a pleasant room climate or provide your cat with a welcome treat. One last tip: grow several varieties at the same time. Your cat will thank you.
