Many decorative potted flowers put in a row of poisonous and forbidden for home breeding. Many plants suffered in this unfairly, as there was not a single severe outcome with their participation. In this article we will try to understand what some plants are and how dangerous they are.
Dieffenbachia
We begin the description of home flowers, which can not be kept at home, with Dieffenbachia. In all varieties of plants in the aboveground parts of it were identified toxic compounds. In some species to a greater extent, in some - to a lesser extent. These substances, getting on skin or a mucous membrane, cause irritating and painful action. At the same time, there is a burning sensation and pain, if parts of the plant are in the stomach, vomiting and spasms, laryngeal edema are possible.
Important! For any procedures and manipulations with the plant - transplanting, pruning - the skin of the hands should be protected with gloves.
Hippeastrum
What kind of flowers you shouldn’t keep at home is hippeastrum. The plant contains toxic substances, the juice is especially saturated with them. Not only the above-ground parts are poisonous, but also the bulbs.
Attention! This exotic plant of the Amaryllis family is not worth keeping in the house where there are pets and small children.
Geranium
Whether it is possible to keep geranium at home - it is possible, except for the superstition that it is a flower of loneliness, there is nothing poisonous in it. However, it is better not to put the plant in a sleeping room: the fact is that geranium absorbs oxygen, in the morning you may experience a headache.
Lily
To the question: is it possible to keep the lily at home, the answer is unequivocal - no. The plant in bloom has such a bright aroma that it can sometimes cause dizziness and even fainting. The smell of flowers causes headaches and allergic reactions, and in case of accidental ingestion, death is possible. Symptoms of poisoning occur within an hour: lethargy, drowsiness, loss of appetite. You must immediately do the gastric lavage and call a doctor.
Did you know? In ancient Rome, the lily flower was an attribute of wealth and luxury; wreaths were woven for the newlyweds from flowers and decorated with their images with coins.
Oleander
In addition to the above listed plants, oleander is also included in this list. For the beautiful name are very bad consequences of the content of oleander at home. During the flowering period, oleander, like lily, produces a stupefying and strong smell. He is able to cause faint state, loss of orientation. If the juice of this handsome gets on the mucous membrane of the eye, it will cause a severe burn, fraught with blindness. The juice contained in parts of the plant is saturated with toxic glycosides and saponins.
Ivy
Many flower lovers are wondering if ivy can be kept at home. If there are no small children, birds and animals in the house and you are not superstitious, please. The leaves and berries of ivy with its bright color can attract both children and pets, and they are poisonous. If ingested, ivy can cause severe poisoning. As for superstition, it is believed that the plant drives men from the house.
Aglaonema
In the black list, which flowers can not be kept in the house, aglaonema, a plant of the aroid family, decorative with unusual leaves, also took its place. He has bright fruit that can attract the attention of the child. Juice, and fruits, and even seeds are poisonous. It is recommended to work with a plant in gloves so as not to get burned.
Croton (codeum)
In the list, which indoor plants cannot be kept in the apartment, croton is also present.He is a relative of milkweed. Like all milk spills, it is poisonous. If croton juice gets on an open wound, everything can end very sadly, the same applies to ingestion. The plant is certainly decorative, but you should not risk the health of their home.
Adenium
Adenium blooms very beautifully. But whatever luxurious flowers he has, they cannot be kept at home. Adenium is not just poisonous, it is toxic. If the plant's juice enters the body, it will cause vomiting, diarrhea with blood, hallucinations, a failure in cardiac activity. If help is not received in time, poisoning will cause cardiac arrest and respiration.
Cyclamen
Cyclamen will please any northern inhabitant with its long flowering, however, it is also on the list, which plants cannot be kept at home. Flowerpot can not contain allergies. Otherwise, they may develop allergic dermatitis. The sap of the plant in its composition and toxicity resembles curare, which our ancestors smeared arrowheads on.
Interesting fact! At the time of Hippocrates, cyclamen was used as a medicine for rheumatism and catarrhal diseases, and was also used as an antidote for snake bites.
Spurge
Popular with gardeners not so long ago became euphorbia. But not everyone knows that the plant is a threat to health. Juice-milk, falling on the skin, causes a burn and forms ulcers, with contact with the mucous membrane, blindness is possible, although temporary. Ingestion may cause seizures, cramps, vomiting and diarrhea. Spurge - indoor flower, which can not be kept at home.
Striped aloe
Probably, many know and perceive aloe as a medicinal plant. Our grandmothers also used it for colds and colds. In striped aloe leaves are painted with light stripes located across the leaf plate. Striped aloe refers to the home flowers, which can not be kept at home because of their toxicity. These plants are especially dangerous for future mothers, the use inside can provoke the rejection of the fetus. Poisoning with this type of aloe can cause internal bleeding in both humans and animals.
Many flower lovers acquire new plants, without thinking about the consequences. I would like to believe that this article will save you from thoughtless acquisitions and cause a desire to learn more about their room pets.
