From time to time, exotic lovers have a desire to replenish their extensive collection of indoor plants with new interesting specimens. However, you should be careful in choosing future green pets, because among them there are poisonous species that can be very dangerous for all family members, including animals. Such properties have not only exotic representatives of indoor plants, but also ordinary green beauties, for example, various types of azaleas. Many do not even suspect that there are quite an impressive number of poisonous plants in the general nomenclature of all species.
The most common poisonous indoor plants
Adenium obese or Desert Rose - a common poisonous plant that can cause poisoning of the whole body when in contact with it. Penetrating into the skin cells, it leads to intoxication in a short time.
Azalea or Rhododendron - this beautiful flower can be easily poisoned if drops of its nectar or leaf juice accidentally get inside the digestive system or on the surface of the nasal mucosa. Vomiting and lacrimation are considered signs of poisoning.
Brovalia is beautiful - an attractive houseplant, the vegetative parts of which are very poisonous and dangerous to humans. When used, as a rule, nausea, drowsiness occurs.
Hydrangea - is an equally dangerous type of home plant. Its maintenance requires careful care, since hydrangea flowers, when ingested, can cause stomach cramps, profuse sweating, weakness and nausea, and slow circulation.
Clivia Is a beautiful plant with bright large flowers that can also cause serious harm with its leaves and roots. Their toxic components have strong properties that cause diarrhea, vomiting, and in severe forms - paralysis.
Lily - a flower that has a specific bright aroma during flowering and can provoke severe headaches and allergic reactions, and ingestion of leaves often even leads to death.
Monstera - can often be found in offices and large rooms. Monstera leaves are poisonous. On the areas of the skin where drops of juice have gotten, burns and redness appear.
Spurge - another representative of poisonous plants that have the property of causing harm to the skin, and if it gets into the eyes, cases of loss of vision are known.
Oleander - has luxurious pink flowers that seem harmless only at first glance. Use can lead to the appearance of hallucinations, indigestion, and the most severe forms of poisoning are fatal.
Nightshade - refers to poisonous plants because of its berries. After poisoning with these orange fruits, a person is tormented by vomiting, shortness of breath appears, and the pupils dilate.
Ficus Is a common houseplant. In families with children, you should be very careful when keeping this pet. Any green parts of the ficus tree can cause allergies and severe burns.
All of the above names can be seen in many plant lovers at home on the windowsills. With proper handling and care, all hazards can be minimized.You don't have to rush to get rid of these green beauties right away. You just need to adhere to certain rules. If there are small children or animals in the apartment who periodically try to try everything, you need to make sure that the pots with such flowers are in places inaccessible to them. It is only necessary to carry out pruning or replanting plants with gloves, and also wash your hands regularly after any contact with leaves or flowers. These simple steps will help you avoid unpleasant and dangerous cases of poisoning.
