Does Echeveria have poison?
The following is an introduction to whether Echeveria is poisonous and the related contents of green plant cultivation precautions for indoor Echeveria, followed by sharing detailed information.
Echeveria is a type of succulent plant under the Crassulaceae family, often used for pot decoration on balconies and other places. The leaves of Echeveria are usually green, and when light, water, and temperature reach its favorite state, the edges of the leaves will turn red, making the whole plant look very beautiful and highly ornamental. However, many people online say that Echeveria is a poisonous organism, so does it really have poison? Let's introduce it to you.
One, is Echeveria poisonous?
Regarding whether Echeveria is poisonous, there has never been a very accurate answer. Echeveria is also known as 'fleshy Wan Nian Qian', and everyone knows that万年青 (Chinese name for a plant) is poisonous. Its stem and leaf juices are highly irritating to humans, and ingestion can cause pharyngeal edema, and even possible voice loss due to vocal cord paralysis. Such severe toxicity makes people afraid, so it is considered that the fleshy Wan Nian Qian similar to万年青 is also a plant with poisonous properties. There are also many people who believe that Echeveria is not poisonous because it belongs to the Crassulaceae family, which mostly consists of non-poisonous plants, and there are no records of Echeveria poisoning in domestic and foreign literature.
As to whether Echeveria is poisonous, there is still no accurate answer. Qinong Network reminds everyone here that since we cannot confirm whether it is poisonous or not, we should pay attention to our own safety during the cultivation process. However, there is no need to be overly nervous. Even the toxicity of万年青 is only found in the juices of its stems and leaves, so as long as we do not touch the juice of Echeveria during daily maintenance, it is still safe.
Two, can Echeveria be cultivated indoors?
Without a doubt, Echeveria is a very suitable plant for indoor cultivation, mainly for the following two reasons.
1. Ornamental value
Family cultivation of Echeveria usually adopts the method of pot cultivation. Echeveria has unique leaf shapes and a sturdy plant structure. Planting it in a flower pot to create small盆景 (potscape) or placing it directly in a pot on a windowsill, desk, etc., has a certain decorative effect. Well-maintained Echeveria will display a beautiful red-green color, with very unique colors, and some can even bloom small white flowers.
2. Air purification function
Speaking of air purification, this is a function that most green plants will have, but Echeveria is different from them. Echeveria has the same effect as cacti; it can absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen at night, which is a special function of some plants in the cactus family and Crassulaceae, called Crassulacean Acid Metabolism or CAM cycle. The principle is to open the stomata at night to absorb carbon dioxide while emitting oxygen, and during the day, the stomata are closed, and carbon dioxide required for photosynthesis is released through acidification. This function ensures photosynthesis while reducing water loss. At the same time, Echeveria also has a certain adsorption effect on benzene indoors and can prevent radiation.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to whether Echeveria is poisonous and the detailed explanation of the precautions for indoor cultivation of Echeveria, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.