With the improvement of living standards, more and more people begin to pay attention to the greening of indoor environment, hoping to purify the air and beautify the home by placing some green plants. Not all plants are suitable for indoor maintenance. The following lists five plants that should not be brought into the home, let's learn why they are not suitable for indoor growth.
Electronic观音Electronic观音, also known as Electronic grass, is a common ornamental leaf plant. According to the Chinese Flower Gazette, the leaves of Electronic观音 contain a certain amount of poison. If they are eaten by mistake or contacted with the skin, they can cause symptoms such as redness and swelling, itching, etc. It is recommended not to bring Electronic观音 into the room.
Srecherry bark treeSrecherry bark tree is a beautiful ornamental plant. However, according to the study of the Journal of Botany, the branches, leaves and flowers of Srecherry bark tree contain oleander glycoside, a toxic substance. After inhaling oleander glycoside, humans will experience symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. The fragrance of Srecherry bark tree can also stimulate the respiratory system and cause discomfort. It is not suitable to keep Srecherry bark tree indoors.
ImpatiensImpatiens is a common flower, but its pollen is highly irritating. According to the Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine, people with pollen allergies may experience symptoms such as eye itching, nasal congestion, and sneezing after contacting Impatiens. It is not suitable to place Impatiens indoors.
night-blooming cereusnight-blooming cereus is a plant that emits a strong fragrance at night. However, according to the Chinese Medical Forum, the fragrance of night-blooming cereus can stimulate the nerves and cause symptoms such as chest tightness and insomnia. night-blooming cereus can also absorb indoor oxygen and release carbon dioxide, which is harmful to human health. It is recommended not to bring night-blooming cereus into the room.
Pine and cypress speciesPine and cypress species, such as pine trees and cypress trees, secrete oils and fragrances that can irritate the respiratory tract and cause symptoms such as coughing and asthma. According to the Chinese Medical Forum, people with respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchitis should not be exposed to pine and cypress species.
Although indoor greening is good, not all plants are suitable for bringing into the home. The above five plants are not suitable for indoor maintenance due to reasons such as containing toxic substances and irritating odors. When choosing indoor plants, please make sure to understand their characteristics to avoid affecting the health of your family. I hope this article can be helpful to you.