As people's living standards improve, indoor planting of plants has become a fashion.滴水观音, as a common indoor ornamental plant, is loved by many families for its unique shape and air purification function. There are also often rumors about the toxicity of滴水观音 potted plants, which have caused some consumers to have doubts. This article will take you to deeply understand the safety of滴水观音 and provide maintenance guidelines to help you plant with peace of mind.
Is the滴水观音 toxic?1. The toxicity of滴水观音
滴水观音, scientific name "Araceae", belongs to the Araceae family. Its tubers and leaves contain a certain amount of alkaloids, which have certain toxicity. If it is accidentally ingested, it may cause irritation and pain in the mouth, throat, and digestive tract, and severe cases can cause vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms.
2. The safety of滴水观音
Although滴水观音 has certain toxicity, it will not cause harm to the human body as long as it is properly maintained and placed in a safe location. Here are some suggestions:
(1) Avoid contact with children and pets: Place滴水观音 in a place where children and pets cannot reach to prevent accidental ingestion.
(2) Properly handle withered leaves and残枝: Properly dispose of the leaves and branches that have been pruned to avoid piling up in the home.
(3) Pay attention to indoor ventilation: Keep the indoor air circulating to reduce the accumulation of toxic gases.
滴水观音 maintenance guidelines1. Light
滴水观音 prefers a semi-shaded environment and avoids direct sunlight. When growing indoors, it can be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light.
2. Water
滴水观音 prefers a humid environment, and keeping the soil moist is the key, but avoid waterlogging when watering to prevent root rot.
3. Temperature
The suitable growth temperature of滴水观音 is between 18℃ and 28℃, and the temperature in winter should not be lower than 10℃.
4. Fertilization
5. Pruning
Regularly pruning the branches and leaves of滴水观音 can promote its growth and also help maintain its beautiful shape.
Although滴水观音 has certain toxicity, it will not harm the human body as long as attention is paid to maintenance and placement. Growing滴水观音 indoors can not only beautify the environment but also purify the air and improve the quality of life. I hope this article can provide help for your planting journey.