Flowers fill our homes with beauty and comfort, saturate the air with oxygen and absorb harmful substances, but there are harmful houseplants, which can be hazardous to human and animal health. The juices of many of them irritate the mucous membranes, cause swelling, vomiting and damage the skin. This is especially true for cats who love to eat fresh greens if they are always at home. Pet owners are well aware that their green window sill may suffer from pets, but animals can also suffer themselves if they swallow a stem or leaf poisonous flower. What plants are the most harmful?

Danger of the Araceae family

The sap of many representatives of Araceae is poisonous. It is contained in the green parts of the plant. If swallowed, swelling of the oral cavity occurs; if it gets into the eyes, it can cause corneal diseases and conjunctivitis.

This family includes the following popular indoor flowers:

• (dollar tree);
• zantedeschia (calla lily);
• monstera;
• syngonium;
• spathiphyllum (female happiness).

It is dangerous for cats - if they swallow part of the leaf, a burning sensation and blisters will appear in the mouth. The vine sap contains poison that causes diarrhea. Dieffenbachia poisoning poses a risk of suffocation. Plants harmful to human health are often valued for their beneficial features and are kept at home as medicines. For example, alocasia juice is used in folk medicine: Its tincture is believed to be effective against cancer.

For any symptoms of poisoning in animals or humans, give the victim Activated carbon and call a doctor.

The danger of bulbous plants

Almost all bulbous plants, in particular the Amaryllis family, are poisonous. The Amaryllis family can cause harm to birds and other pets; cat lovers especially need to be careful. This applies to eucharis, clivia, hemanthus, poultry and garden representatives of the family. The green parts and scales of the bulbs contain cavities with mucus, which flows out if they are damaged. Clivia can cause paralysis.

The poultry plant has a very hot juice, which, however, is also used in medicinal purposes. Some people grow it at home specifically to prepare tinctures for pain in the spine.

Euphorbiaceae - a harmful family

The Euphorbiaceae family is no less dangerous. Children, birds and animals, especially cats, should not be allowed to come into contact with it. White-veined euphorbia is very similar to a palm tree in appearance - it often lives in the homes of amateur gardeners, since it is a shade-tolerant plant and does not require special care and reproduces easily. Euphorbia Milya is also popular, some varieties of which have very decorative flowers.

- an attractive plant with multi-colored leaves of an unusual shape - also belongs to the Euphorbiaceae. Other members of the family, common in indoor floriculture, – jatropha, akalifa. Their resin and juices contain poisons that cause severe poisoning, which is accompanied by vomiting and disturbances in nervous regulation. Upon contact with them, non-healing ulcers, burns and inflammation appear on the mucous membranes.

Kutrovye - dangerous beauties

Poisonous milky sap is found in attractive plants of the Kutrovaceae family. It can cause great harm to both pets and humans. Substances contained in allamanda, catharanthus, pachypodium and rauwolfia can be fatal. One of the representatives, adenium obese, is gaining popularity among gardeners due to the unusual thickened shape of the stem - caudex. These indoor plants are considered home decorations. Their flowers are very beautiful: over the past few years, breeders have developed an incredible number of varieties with a variety of colors, single and double petals.

Mandevilla, or Dipladenia, is the dream of many amateur gardeners, which can become the highlight of any collection. But its juice contains substances that, when ingested, cause disorders of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. For small animals, such as cats, this is certain death. Oleanders are very attractive and dangerous plants that are often kept at home. They are called the “suicide flower”: just one leaf ingested is enough to cause irreversible consequences.

Nightshades - bright and dangerous

Nightshades, whose berries are very attractive to birds (and children), contain alkaloids that cause nausea, drowsiness and vomiting. These are nightshade, indoor decorative peppers, Brugmansia, Browallia - they are often found in gardeners' homes. Datura also belongs to this family. The ancient Romans used harmful nightshade berries to prepare poisonous substances for their enemies. Frequent guests of summer flower beds are petunia, fragrant tobacco, - all parts of these flowers are no less dangerous, poisonous.

The nightshade family includes potatoes. He's quitting poisonous berries, which were previously poisoned by people who did not know that they needed to eat root vegetables. Useful plants that are often found in many people's homes. dining table: tomatoes, eggplant, peppers also belong to this family. The juices of the fruit contain solanine, an alkaloid that can cause insomnia, dizziness, diarrhea and diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. The result of contact with poisonous parts of the plant can be muscle numbness, dysfunction of the thyroid gland, chronic joint pain, and impaired calcium absorption.

Conifers and Araliaceae

Coniferous indoor plants are rare guests at home, except perhaps in the form of bonsai. But it is worth remembering that they can be dangerous. Some representatives contain poisons that irritate the mucous membrane and gastrointestinal tract, depress the heart muscle and can cause respiratory arrest. For example, yew was known for similar properties in ancient times: it could be used to poison enemies if you served them wine in a goblet made from this tree.

The fruits and seeds of plants of the Araliaceae family contain toxic substances that cause disorders of the nervous system. Its indoor representatives are often found at home and arouse curiosity among cats:

• aucuba japonica,
• pelargonium,
• polyscias,
• fatsia,
• fatshedera,
• Sheffler.

Houseplants harmful to cats

For cats that live at home, there is a problem: how to find greens for themselves, which are a source of vitamins and a means of cleansing the intestines. That’s why they often nibble indoor plants, not paying attention to whether they are harmful or beneficial. Some owners believe that pets should figure out for themselves which flowers they can eat, but this is a misconception. These animals are very fond of the hard leaves of dracaena, which can scratch their palate and cause swelling of the larynx. They often gnaw ficus trees containing poisonous milky sap. The most dangerous for cats are adeniums, oleanders, dieffenbachias and monsteras, ingestion of the leaves of which can be fatal.

Indoor plants, if there is an animal or a child at home who does not understand what he puts in his mouth, must be chosen especially carefully. Cacti are very dangerous for animals, which for some reason often attract cats. The spines get stuck in the sky, and it is very difficult to remove them without causing additional injury to the animal.

If this does happen, you need to put a piece of butter in your pet’s mouth and be sure to take it to the veterinarian.

Even a very beautiful and, at first glance, harmless flower, such as pelargonium, can cause a severe allergic reaction. Medicinal plant, which is found in almost every home, can be irritating to the skin and intestines.

Harmful houseplants are not as dangerous if they are kept out of reach. Therefore, if there are animals in the house, especially cats, and it is impossible to get rid of the flower, it is better to move them away so that the animal cannot reach it. You can hang them from the ceiling in a special flowerpot.

Conclusion

Many attractive indoor plants that are popular among gardeners can be dangerous to humans and animals. Especially for cats because they love to eat fresh greens. This group includes almost all bulbous plants, representatives of the Araceae, the Kutrovye and Solanaceae families.

If ingested, some of these plants (oleander, adenium) can not only cause harm to health, but can also be fatal. If a person or animal shows signs of poisoning, they should be given activated charcoal and call a doctor immediately. Dangerous plants need to be put in places where it is impossible to reach them.

Overwhelming majority Today's indoor plants trace their ancestry to Asian and African exotics that once fell into the hands of European breeders. Over the years of directed mutations, they have adapted to grow not just in our latitudes, but also in our home conditions.

For example, modern specimens much smaller than their ancestors. For example, the Crassula (the famous “money tree”), which in nature reaches a height of 3-4 meters, rarely grows above 70 cm in an apartment.

Through the efforts of scientists, tamed exotics learned to bloom and bear fruit all year round, changed color, shape... and, it would seem, forgot about their origin. But, as they say, no matter how much you feed the wolf, he still looks into the jungle. Here are the overseas guests - as poisonous as they were, they remain so.

Among the indoor plants that decorate our homes, lurking are not just harmful, but deadly specimens.

The more exotic, the more dangerous the flower. The consolation is that such wonders rarely make it onto store shelves, and therefore into our homes. But it’s still worth inspecting the window sills for real pests. Here is their list.

• - a small tree or shrub with shiny bright green leaves. Its toxic substances cause disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system.
• - a small decorative tree. All parts of the plant are poisonous; the juice causes irritation if it comes into contact with the skin.
• – known as “arma”. A widespread indoor plant. But very poisonous!
• – it has an underground stem in the form of a tuber, from which one large leaf and a peduncle with an inflorescence develop during the growing season. The tuber juice causes skin burns and is dangerous to the eyes.

There is good news: most poisonous indoor plants pose a danger through direct contact - when replanting or eating. Of course, it would never occur to an adult to eat flowers, but children and pets may well taste them.

Let's list the plants, which must be grown with caution in an apartment where children and animals live.

• – is often used in folk medicine, but if the dosage is exceeded, it can provoke a severe attack of diarrhea in people and animals. And for rodents, aloe is completely deadly.
• – leaves contain water-insoluble toxic acid molecules. An animal that bites off a leaf will immediately feel a burning sensation and irritation of the lips, mouth and tongue. When acid enters the mouth, breathing is blocked. And if Dieffenbachia juice gets into the eyes, the mucous membrane is irritated, which leads to very unpleasant consequences.
• – poisonous precisely because of the leaves that contain poisonous juice. When it gets on the mucous membranes, it causes a strong burning sensation.
• – leaves containing andromedotoxin glycoside are poisonous.

• Nightshade and decorative pepper (photo 5)– beautiful bright fruits are poisonous! They are especially dangerous for children. In case of poisoning, nausea, vomiting, pain, drowsiness and dilated pupils appear.
• Spurge (photo 6)– some types of euphorbias are mistakenly mistaken for cacti, but, unlike cacti, euphorbias secrete a milky, poisonous juice when cut. The spines, however, do not contain juice, so scratches from them are not dangerous.
• Anthurium– the juice contains a strong poison that causes inflammation of all mucous membranes with tissue destruction.
• Asparagus, croton, spathiphyllum– the juice of the leaves causes a burning sensation.

It is noteworthy that many of these plants are also included in the list of useful ones recommended for growing at home. For example, spathiphyllum, which reduces the content of benzene and TCE (tetrachlorethylene) in the air.

Being poisonous on skin contact or when eaten, many indoor plants also provide real benefits.

• The above anthurium and monstera – improve water-gas exchange in the room.
• , as well as rosemary, myrtle, chrysanthemum, chlorophytum - have bactericidal properties. The room where they are located contains significantly fewer microbes in the air.
• – absorbs particles of heavy metals.
• And Cyperus– increase air humidity.
• Geranium– disinfects and deodorizes the air. In addition, it helps with headaches. And in ancient times, with the help of geranium, they drove out evil spirits and other evil spirits.

Still grow useful plants with caution and constant monitoring of children and animals is very problematic. It is much easier to opt for “green pets”, which are useful in all respects.

• Rose– bush indoor rose increases the humidity in the room, purifies the air, fills it with aroma. In addition, the substances that the plant secretes help get rid of excessive fatigue and irritability.
• Dwarf pomegranate (photo 6)– beautiful, original, edible. But not only its fruits are useful, but also the substances secreted by the plant. They stimulate the human immune system.
• Spices– dill, parsley, celery, cilantro, tarragon, mint... The list of edible disinfectants is well known to avid summer residents. Is it worth abandoning proven assistants in an urban environment? Especially when you can green your home in a tasty and healthy way!

  Margarita Alekseeva , landscape designer, teacher of the UOC "Blooming Planet"

House plants and flowers can have negative energy or even be vampires. This is why it is not recommended to keep some flowers in the house.

Of course, the energy in the house should be positive. After all, it is she who attracts good luck to all its residents. Previously, we wrote about which plants bring happiness to the house. This article will help you find the perfect energy companion for you. And today we will talk about which flowers should not be kept at home at all.

10 unlucky flowers

Rose. At first glance, this beautiful flower, who is the king of all flowers. However, the rose is not only beautiful. She perfectly absorbs energy, thus being not a donor, but a vampire. At the same time, the rose gives almost nothing in return, so it is advisable to keep roses at home only for those who are sure that they have something to give.

Orchid. With just its name, this flower can win your love, but don’t be naive. They say that the orchid takes energy by feeding on the shortcomings of people. This is a pure vampire who has no limitations. The orchid rarely takes root in homes, but if this happens, then those who have problems with self-confidence will be even more unhappy. The flower also provokes insomnia. If you are ready to have an orchid against all odds, do not place it next to your sleeping place.

Begonias. These flowers are known for their popularity, but they can easily steal energy from people. True, they attract both positive and negative energy, which can partly serve as a good service. Moreover, when a plant shares what it has taken, it keeps the negative for itself, giving a small part of the positive back. But you should not keep more than one such flower at home, so as not to disrupt energy exchange.

Lilies. These seemingly harmless flowers can provoke scandals. They are dangerous because of their unexpectedness, since they can give peace and order to the home for a long time, and then suddenly change their energy. Keep lilies where you don't visit often - for example, in the country.

Lilac. Every person experiences pleasure when passing by a lilac bush in the summer. You should not cut these flowers home: many folk signs They say that lilacs only bring trouble. Previously, we wrote about the magical properties of lilac and the signs associated with it. This article will help you not only learn more about lilacs, but also do the right thing when they bloom.

Tulips. There is a sign that these flowers provoke hair loss, deterioration of the skin and increase nervousness. Of course, many people love tulips, and you shouldn’t give them up completely. Just don’t plant them close to the house, for example, under the windows of a summer house.

Ferns. These flowers are good in front gardens and on garden plots. They can beautifully decorate a flower garden, you can decorate a fern with flowers for Ivan Kupala. But experts do not recommend keeping it at home: it absorbs oxygen, releasing carbon dioxide, which means it can give you headaches.

Tuberose. This flower smells very tasty, it is even used in perfumery, but this advantage does not compare with its disadvantage. He provokes betrayal. If you are married and do not want problems, it is better to give up this flower once and for all.

Hippeastrum. This representative of the world of flora really does not like it when someone makes a scandal in his presence, pouring out negativity. This flower takes everything to the last drop, giving it back later. If you often have someone quarreling at home, you run the risk of not getting rid of constant influx negative energy never.

Oleander. In some cases the smell of it is incredible beautiful flower may cause dizziness. If you have small children at home, then under no circumstances buy oleander as decoration.

Stellera dwarf. From this Japanese flower There is one big danger for small children and animals. The sap of the plant can cause health problems, which can be very dangerous for children.

Remember that many plants and flowers cannot be kept in the bedroom. This most important recommendation from the sages of Feng Shui. The bedroom should be neutral in its energy and not carry any negativity. Previously, we wrote about which indoor flowers will be most useful according to Feng Shui. Good luck and don't forget to press the buttons and

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Each flower has unique energy. Some of them have a beneficial effect on the home atmosphere, while others...

Indoor flowers add color to our lives, create mood and home comfort. They can bring great benefits to their owners. Therefore, you need to choose them correctly, since certain types not only enliven the room, but also improve well-being, warm you up in the cold and are simply pleasing to the eye.

Beneficial properties of house plants

Here are the main ones:

• Carbon dioxide accumulates in poorly ventilated rooms. Flowers absorb it and saturate the air with oxygen.

• Medicinal plant species treat cuts, burns, colds and other ailments.

• In winter, indoor air becomes dry due to the heating system, which affects the condition of the skin and well-being. Flowers help humidify the air.

• Plants absorb electromagnetic radiation that is created by household appliances and home appliances. It can affect a person’s well-being, causing insomnia and headaches.

• We are surrounded by objects that can release toxic substances. City air contains a lot of dust, exhaust gases, and heavy metals from emissions from factories and enterprises. Plants purify the air, kill microbes with the help of their phytoncides and absorb harmful impurities.

• Popular beliefs give indoor flowers the properties of bringing happiness, harmony, tranquility, etc. We included in our review some plants that, according to signs, are useful for their owners.

Indoor plants: choose for yourself and your loved ones

Aloe

This is known to everyone house doctor. It will help with colds, inflammation, can stop bleeding and heal wounds. Its juice is used to treat throat, heartburn, gastritis, gum inflammation and other diseases. It is often used for cosmetic purposes.

Chlorophytum

It is also very useful to keep in the house. This is a bushy plant with thin and bendable leaves that have light stripes. It will help get rid of moldy fungi and pathogenic bacteria, and cleanse the air of harmful substances present in it. Chlorophytum will bring peace and comfort to your home.

Peppermint

Great for growing in a pot on a windowsill. It improves appetite and stimulates the digestive process. Its leaves are good to use as a seasoning for various dishes and to brew tea with them.

Violet

By many favorite plant fits perfectly into the kitchen interior and does not take up much space. Violet will clean and humidify the air from carbon monoxide. This flower is a symbol of peace and tranquility in family relationships. It is believed that white flowers help get rid of sadness, fatigue and depression. Blue violets are suitable for creative people. They give peace of mind, stimulate spiritual growth and strengthen character. Flowers of red and Pink colour They lift your spirits and are able to protect their owner from diseases.

Ficus

It does an excellent job of collecting dust that settles on its leathery leaves. They are very easy to wash or wipe with a damp cloth. Ficus will saturate the room with oxygen, purify the air from unpleasant odors. It improves family relationships, calms and relieves anxious thoughts.

Lianas

A beautiful vine, for example, scindapsus, looks good in a hanging pot. It has green, heart-shaped leaves with yellowish spots. It is unpretentious and perfectly purifies the air. Scindapsus transforms lazy energy into activity. It can be placed in the kitchen.

Wax ivy

This climbing flower with hard, oval-shaped leaves. It has white, pink or red umbrella inflorescences. The plant neutralizes negative energy in the house, protects the owner from troubles and cleans the air from germs.

Geranium

Lush curly geranium has many healing properties. It repels moths and evil spirits, relieves irritability, normalizes sleep and fights pathogenic bacteria. Her mere presence in the house attracts good luck and fulfillment of desires. The aroma of these flowers relaxes and relieves headaches. If the plant withers, they believe that one of the household members may get sick.

Crassula

This plant can be squat or tall, with a thick trunk. It is often called the money tree. Crassula has small dark green leaves that are arranged symmetrically on the branches. They look like little coins. Therefore, it is believed that the fat woman is capable of attracting material wealth into the house.

Sansevieria (mother-in-law's tongue)

Enough tall plant with massive elongated leaves. They come in one color and are dark green in color. They also have light stripes in the middle or white spots. The flower improves family relationships and brings harmony. Its leaves are antiseptic, which is why they are widely used in folk medicine. Sansevieria juice is used to heal wounds, and the plant can also stop bleeding.

Oxalis

This bushy plant is purple in color. Its leaves resemble a flock of butterflies. During flowering, small white umbrella flowers appear on it. The branches of the flower can intertwine with each other. Oxalis leaves can be used in cooking, for example, added to salads. They taste like sorrel. The plant improves intuition and sharpens the senses. It can be held by those who want to meet their soulmate and attract attention.

Cactus (Echinopsis)

Has a little spherical elongated shape. Its ribbed body is covered with small needles. If you take good care of the cactus, it will bloom towards the end of spring. And every year a shaggy soft arrow will appear on it, from which a bud with a wonderful aroma will then open. It will bloom for up to 3 days. The cactus is placed near the TV or computer and in other places with dangerous radiation.

Citrus

All citrus fruits calm the nervous system and relieve stress. A tree can be grown from a lemon or tangerine seed. The leaves, just like the fruits, can have beneficial effects. Plants emit essential oils, which help calm, relieve stress and fatigue, and ensure healthy and sound sleep.

Myrtle or eucalyptus

These plants are perfect for the bedroom. Their leaves secrete substances that make breathing easier and relieve bronchospasms. It is very useful for people suffering from asthma and respiratory diseases.

It is customary to give myrtle to newlyweds as it is a symbol of long and happy family relationships. It needs to be carefully looked after so that the plant does not die and take away its well-being.

Araucaria

Thanks to her, the room will be filled with the freshness of a coniferous forest. This is a miniature tree pyramidal shape with soft needles. The plant perfectly purifies the air.

Spathiphyllum

Many flowers, according to signs, bring harmony and love to the house. For example, spathiphyllum is a symbol female happiness. He helps the girl in search of her soul mate and saves the relationship of the married woman.

Aichrizon

This is a small 30-centimeter plant with heart-shaped leaves that will make its owner happy and bring her good luck in love.

Dwarf pomegranate

It is believed that its fruits can strengthen marital relationships if husband and wife try them together.

Anthurium

It is recommended to place red flowers in the bedroom. They bring harmony and mutual feelings into the life of a married couple. Anthurium has glossy, dark green, heart-shaped leaves. According to legend, this flower will bring good luck to its male owner. Anthurium is a symbol of courage, masculine strength, passion, desire for freedom and love.

Calla

It has long leaves and single curled flowers. It protects the home and generates joy and goodness, and also transforms negative energy into positive.

Camellia

Red camellia will help refresh your relationship. Its inflorescences look like peonies. The plant brings success in creativity and career.

Kalanchoe

It has small inflorescences of different colors. This is a real home healer. The flower heals cuts, treats colds, regenerates skin, relieves stomach ulcers and even varicose veins veins

Cyclamen

An indoor plant with dark matte leaves with white inclusions. Cyclamen inflorescences resemble butterflies; their shade can vary. Most often, one shade smoothly transitions into another. Flowers have strong energy. They help get rid of fears, depression, bad dreams.

Calathea

This is a flower with large oval leaves on which a grooved pattern is applied. During flowering small white or yellow flowers. The flower purifies the air well and absorbs negative energy. Signs suggest that calathea creates a peaceful atmosphere in the family.

Plant and grow plants and flowers at home, and the atmosphere around you will be filled with positive energy and pleasant aromas!

It will be useful for lovers of house plants to know how to recognize indoor plants that are beneficial to humans and those that are harmful. Why are they dangerous and who should stay away from them?

Features of useful plants

The benefits of indoor plants are obvious in most cases. In addition to their decorative role - the ability to provide aesthetic pleasure, most of them utilize carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen.

The flowers of some indoor plants emit aromatic substances that promote relaxation. In addition, the foliage of flowers is capable of releasing moisture, which normalizes the microclimate of the premises. Useful to people plants can be used to prepare medicinal potions.

Sansevieria

This plant has the ability to absorb many odors. By placing it in the kitchen, you can use it to get rid of foreign odors, so the air in the room will always be fresh and clean. In addition, the long and wide leaves of the plant release a significant amount of oxygen.

Money Tree

A large plant with a thick trunk. The money tree can recycle just a huge amount carbon dioxide, which makes it simply irreplaceable in urban environments. In addition, it is believed that it brings prosperity and good luck, and cleanses a person’s energy aura.

Aloe

This is a real home healer. The juice of the plant is widely used in traditional medical practice and promotes rapid healing of the skin, inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and increases the protective properties of the skin.

Harmful indoor plants for humans

In most cases, the danger of indoor plants lies in the presence of poisonous or allergenic sap. Thus, it is obvious that in order to cause harm to the body, the juice must get either inside or onto the skin.

An adult can get burns or poisoning, for example, when replanting a flower or performing care, for example, pruning a plant or when watering. In this case, the situation can be easily resolved if you take care of the plant using household gloves.

A child is another matter. A child can be poisoned by poisonous juice while playing, either accidentally or intentionally (not knowing that the plant is dangerous). In this case, it is better to get rid of the flower, even despite its beauty.

In addition, the poisonous sap of the plant can pose a threat to pets. It is known that many cats love to bite house flowers, in which case the consequences for pets can be unpredictable.

You can talk about the danger of toxic fumes from the surface of plant foliage only if there are a lot of them, the room is small, and practically not ventilated. In addition, the concentration of toxic substances must be very high, which is quite difficult to achieve at home.

This may seem surprising, but there are many houseplants that have poisonous or allergenic sap. Many of them have long been firmly established in the household, and we are not even aware of their potential danger.

Common plants harmful to humans

Adenium and Oleander

These indoor plants, without manifestation, could be considered leaders in the anti-rating. Their juice is so poisonous that consuming just one whole leaf can lead to the death of an adult.

Poisoning with the juice of these plants in mild cases will be accompanied by the following symptoms: heart rhythm disturbances, dizziness, decreased blood pressure, vomiting, weakness, diarrhea, headache, pain in the heart, tremors of the limbs and convulsions. Without medical care, the likelihood of serious health consequences is very high. If you have a child at home, it is strongly recommended to get rid of these plants.

Dieffenbachia

This plant is known, if not to all housewives, then at least to the vast majority. The danger of this representative of the flora lies in the presence of poisonous juice.

You can only get a chemical burn through direct contact with the plant, for example, when performing regular care or when replanting. There are no toxic fumes from the surface of the foliage.

Ficus

The vast majority of people know about the existence of ficus, but few are aware that its fumes are extremely allergenic. Keeping such a plant in the house is strongly not recommended for patients suffering from allergic pathologies: dermatitis, bronchial asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and so on.

Amaryllis

Many housewives are aware that this plant is capable of actively absorbing toxic substances, which is very important in urban environments. However, it must be borne in mind that the juice of this plant is very toxic. You can only care for it with rubber gloves.

Poinsettia

Another common houseplant, part of the Euphorbiaceae family. Even with minor damage it harmful plant begins to secrete toxic juice, which you should stay away from.

If the juice gets on the skin, a severe chemical burn occurs, which will take quite a long time to pass. If the plant juice gets into the eyes, you should expect the development of keratitis and even temporary blindness.

Conclusion

There is probably nothing completely positive or completely negative. Many plants are both dangerous and beneficial at the same time. For example, aloe juice is very useful when applied topically. At the same time, when it is taken orally, severe poisoning cannot be avoided.