Which Succulents are Carcinogenic
This article provides detailed information on the care of carcinogenic succulents, and now, let's introduce them to our readers.
Which Succulents are Carcinogenic
Some people have heard that succulents are toxic and can cause cancer. So today, let's find out which succulents are carcinogenic.
Which Succulents are Carcinogenic
Most succulents are non-toxic and do not cause cancer. Only a few succulents contain toxins. These toxins can promote the growth of cancer cells but do not directly cause cancer. The succulents that promote cancer include Euphorbia milii, Dracaena fragrans, Euphorbia zebrina, Euphorbia lactea, Sedum spectabile, Euphorbia × 'Gracilis', Euphorbia tirucalli, Euphorbia × 'Lacei', Euphorbia × 'Katsura', Euphorbia × 'Ruby', Euphorbia × 'Sticks', Euphorbia × 'Burgundy', and Euphorbia × 'Red Cloud'.
Which Succulents are Toxic
Euphorbia ingens
Euphorbia ingens is native to the dry, hot, and sunny regions of East India and is a regional variety of Euphorbia. The stems and ribs of the succulent are deformed into crown or flat fan shapes, similar to other Euphorbias. The entire plant has a milky white highly toxic sap that can cause severe poisoning if ingested and blindness if it splashes into the eyes.
Large-flowered Euphorbia
Large-flowered Euphorbia blooms from July to August. The flowers are light yellow with black and purple stripes. The flowers have an unpleasant odor, which attracts flies for pollination. Its sap is also toxic and should be avoided.
Dragon Bone
Dragon Bone, also known as Triangle霸王鞭 (Triangular Cactus), is often thought to be a cactus plant, but it is actually a succulent plant of the Euphorbiaceae family, Euphorbia genus. Dragon Bone has a shape similar to a columnar cactus, reaching 2 to 3 meters in height. The stem is erect with 3-4 rows of angles. It has beautiful stripes, but the milky sap is also toxic.
The detailed explanation of the carcinogenic succulents shared above is for reference and suggestion only!