These 4 Types of Flowers
In creating a green plant environment at home, the attractive appearance of flowers often leads people to overlook potential risks. This article reveals the toxicity truth of 4 common indoor plants. Contact with their sap can cause allergic reactions or poisoning and other adverse effects, especially families with children need to be more cautious when choosing.
Caution for the Maintenance of Poisonous Plants
Narcissus: Neurotoxins Beneath the Beautiful Appearance
The narcissus of the Amaryllidaceae family contains lycorine, with the bulb being the most toxic part. Symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and hypotension can appear within 2 hours after ingestion, and ingestion of 5 grams of the bulb by a child can cause poisoning. It is recommended to place it in a high position and wear rubber gloves when pruning.
Barbados Rose: Hidden Alkaloid Crisis in Thorns
The Barbados rose of the Euphorbiaceae family secretes milky sap containing croton oil. Skin redness and swelling can last for 72 hours after being pricked. It is recommended to isolate it in the balcony for maintenance and wash with soap and water for 15 minutes immediately after contact.
Oleander: The Hidden Killer with Entire Plant Toxicity
These 4 Types of Flowers
Oleandrin can cause arrhythmia, and just one leaf can be fatal to a child. Its pollen can be spread through the air, and contact with asthmatics may trigger difficulty breathing. Planting in the courtyard should be kept at least 5 meters away from the living area.
Monstera Deliciosa: Droplets on Leaf Tips Contain Cyanide
The Araceae plant Arisaema sect. Sieboldiana secretes dewdrops containing calcium oxalate crystals in the morning, which can cause corneal damage if accidentally touched by the eyelids. It is recommended to use safer alternatives like the Philodendron bipinnatifidum. Rinse immediately with physiological saline after contact.
When choosing houseplants, refer to the "Chinese Toxic Plant Dictionary," and prioritize safe varieties such as Chlorophytum comosum and Sansevieria. Families with toxic plants can use transparent isolation covers for protection, and regularly check the condition of the plants. In case of accidental ingestion, induce vomiting immediately and seek medical attention with a plant sample for the doctor's diagnosis.