Plants That Should Not Be Kept at Home
This article introduces the plants that should not be kept at home and discusses ten types of green plants unsuitable for indoor cultivation. The following is a detailed introduction.
Hydrangea
Narcissus
Green and White perennial
Bringing several pots of fresh flowers into the house during the New Year is indeed pleasing to the eye. However, not all plants can be kept at home, especially some gardening plants that are highly toxic and are suitable for outdoor viewing but not for indoor cultivation. If they are accidentally ingested by children or pets at home, the consequences are truly unimaginable.
For example, the following ten plants:
✧ Sapium sebiferum
Sapium sebiferum contains toxic liquid throughout its body. Not only can accidentally swallowing it cause poisoning, but even if it accidentally comes into contact with the skin, it can cause redness and itching, and those with severe cases must go to the hospital immediately.
✧ Oleander
Oleander contains cardenolides within the plant, a toxin that can be fatal to the body. If it is accidentally touched, it can cause skin numbness; if accidentally ingested, it can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, and in severe cases, it can threaten one's life. Even when seen outdoors, it is best not to touch it to avoid being poisoned by its pollen or sap.
✧ Euphorbia milii
The sap of Euphorbia milii contains alkaloids, toxic proteins, and other有毒 substances, and it is covered with sharp spines. If the skin is punctured by the spines or comes into contact with the white sap secreted from the broken ends, it can cause redness, swelling, and itching, and those with severe cases must also go to the hospital.
✧ Narcissus
Narcissus is toxic throughout its body, with the bulb being particularly toxic. If ingested, it can cause vomiting and headaches, and may even trigger acute enteritis. Its leaf and flower sap is also toxic and can cause skin redness and swelling. Although its花香 is not toxic, it is still best for those allergic to pollen to avoid contact.
✧ Hydrangea
Hydrangea, also known as eight immortal flowers, has large and colorful blooms but is also toxic. If ingested, stomach cramps and hematochezia may occur within a few hours, along with symptoms such as skin pain, vomiting, or weakness. Hydrangea can also cause allergies, so it is not recommended to place it in bedrooms or poorly ventilated areas.
✧ Poinsettia
Poinsettia is a common indoor potted plant, but it is also slightly toxic throughout its body. Ingesting it may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and difficulty breathing. Therefore, it is usually only suitable for outdoor garden decoration.
✧ Night-blooming cereus
The scent of night-blooming cereus is very strong and is not suitable for placement in living rooms or bedrooms. Its fragrance can easily excite the nerves and cause insomnia, dizziness, and discomfort in those with high blood pressure and heart disease, and it may even cause symptoms such as chest tightness and difficulty breathing. Moreover, it blooms at night and releases a large amount of exhaust gas, competing with humans for oxygen.
✧ Catharanthus roseus
Catharanthus roseus is very easy to grow, with abundant flowers and easy propagation, but it is toxic throughout its body. Ingesting it can easily cause nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, limb numbness, and a decrease in white blood cells.
✧ Green and White perennial
Green and White perennial is also toxic throughout its body and is highly toxic. The calcium oxalate crystals produced after breaking the leaves can cause redness and itching if they come into contact with the skin, and if swallowed, they can cause tongue swelling and pain, and in severe cases, even suffocation. Therefore, when placed at home, be sure to keep children away from it.
✧ Nandina domestica
In recent years, a plant with red small fruits called Nandina domestica has become very popular. Its fruits are bright and festive and are a common woody flower in the south. However, Nandina domestica contains alkaloids throughout its body, and if the red fruits are accidentally ingested, it can easily cause poisoning and harm the body.
The introduction above covers the plants that should not be kept at home and a comprehensive introduction to the ten types of green plants unsuitable for indoor cultivation, hoping to bring some relevant knowledge about green plants to plant enthusiasts.