Is it unlucky to grow ivy at home?
This article explains whether it's unlucky to grow ivy at home, as well as discussing flowers and plants suitable for growing on terraces. Let's follow the editor to check out the details!
Many people enjoy keeping green plants at home, as they not only add vitality but also improve feng shui. Some plants can even purify the air. However, it's best to understand the characteristics of a plant before bringing it home to ensure it's suitable for indoor growth.
Here are four types of plants that are not suitable for keeping at home. Do you have any of these at your place?
Touch-me-not
The flowers, leaves, and pods of the touch-me-not have good ornamental value and are relatively easy to grow. Unlike most plants, when touched, the leaf stalks droop, and the small leaves close. It is therefore known as the sensitive plant, shy plant, bashful plant, modest plant, and afraid-of-shame plant (in Cantonese).
However, consuming or excessively touching the touch-me-not can cause hair loss, making it a plant not very suitable for indoor growth.
Oleander
Oleander leaves resemble willows and bamboo, with bright red flowers that are more beautiful than peach blossoms. The flower crown ranges from pink to deep red or white and has a special fragrance. The flowering period is from June to October, and it is a well-known ornamental flower.
The leaves, bark, roots, flowers, and seeds contain various glycosides with strong toxicity. Accidental ingestion by humans or animals can be fatal. The leaves and stem bark can be used to make cardiac stimulants, but they are toxic and should be used with caution. Therefore, oleander is also not suitable for indoor growth.
Philodendron
Philodendron is a large ornamental leaf plant. Although it doesn't have bright flowers and fruits, its beautiful plant form, leaf shape, and leaf color make it very popular. It also has the function of absorbing dust and purifying the air.
However, the juice in the stems and leaves of the philodendron is toxic, containing calcium oxalate, hydrocyanic acid, and alkaloids. Ingestion can cause tongue numbness, swelling, and central nervous system poisoning. External contact can cause itching, numbness, and rashes.
Do not ingest or get it in the eyes. Otherwise, it can cause swelling, pain, and numbness, which is very uncomfortable, and in severe cases, can even be life-threatening.
Therefore, it's best not to keep philodendron at home. After all, there are many other air-purifying plants to choose from without potential dangers.
Ivy
Ivy has beautiful leaves and remains green throughout the year. It is commonly used for vertical greening in the southern regions. The whole plant of ivy can be used as medicine, with effects of dispelling rheumatism, promoting blood circulation, and reducing swelling. It is effective for treating falls, sprains, leg and back pain, and rheumatoid arthritis.
However, ivy is not very suitable for indoor growth, especially in homes with children or food lovers.
Ivy is toxic. According to relevant information, the fruits, seeds, and leaves of ivy are toxic. If children accidentally ingest it, it can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and severe cases can lead to肠胃 inflammation, coma, and even difficulty breathing.
Besides the aforementioned four plants, many other plants can be harmful if ingested or touched for extended periods. Always do your homework before keeping any plant, especially if you have children or frail individuals at home.
The above is a specific introduction to whether it's unlucky to grow ivy at home and the suitable flowers and trees for growing on terraces, for netizens to refer to and learn from.