Keeping Cats Away

[GrandpaUtz]

Hello all!

I used to have an account (either here or at OrchidTalk?) years ago, was very active then went to college, etc and my orchids died in my mom's care, as did my activity with the community via life. Anyway new account and newly rekindled love of orchids here!

My biggest issue is: I have exactly one window that is acceptable for growing any sort of plants, let alone orchids at my house. It faces SE. We have a couch with a behind-the-sofa table sitting in front of it, and my cats LOVE to go up there and nibble on my plants! I know Orchids aren't toxic to cats, but is there any way any of you have found that is successful in keeping your furry friends from chewing your orchids to crap? I've been barely keeping alive an irish clover for years now, because it's their favorite, and I'm worried bringing an orchid in will just give them something new to chew (starting with a phal to ease back into things!)

Thank you!