Collecting ornamental plants is fun. Not only pleasing to the eye, some fantastically valuable ornamental plants can also be used as a source of money. However, be careful, because behind their beautiful face, some ornamental plants actually contain toxins that can be dangerous if swallowed by living things, especially pets and small children.
Here is a list of poisonous houseplants:
1. Sansevieria
Having beautiful leaf patterns and colors, sansevieria is one of the most popular ornamental plants among plant lovers. In addition to easy maintenance, this plant also functions to filter dirty air. However, behind its benefits, sansevieria is a poisonous ornamental plant. Although the poison it produces is not too high, this plant can cause vomiting and diarrhea. So, make sure that small children do not play with sansevieria.
2. Philodendron
Philodendron is often used as a sweetener in the corner of the room. This plant is also very adaptable to all environmental conditions. So, almost everyone in various regions can grow this plant at home. However, it should be noted that the philodendron is poisonous. Symptoms of poisoning due to this ornamental plant are mouth irritation, swelling, vomiting, difficulty breathing and excessive salivation.
3. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia)
ZZ plant or dollar plant had become a bone of contention for many ornamental plant fans in Indonesia. The shape of the sturdy stems and the leaves that line the sheets like money become the main attraction of ZZ Plant. In addition, this plant is also very easy to care for because it only needs to be watered once a week. Although beautiful, unfortunately this dollar plant must be kept out of reach of children and pets. If swallowed, the resulting symptoms include a burning mouth sensation, swelling, irritation, vomiting, excessive salivation and difficulty breathing.
4. Anthurium crystallinum
Behind the charming color and shape of the leaves, Anthurium crystallinum stores toxins that are quite dangerous for living things. Keep this ornamental plant out of reach of small children. Because if you accidentally rub anthurium crystallinum leaves into your hands, it can cause a burning sensation on the skin and extreme itching.
5. Foxgloves
This purple bell-shaped ornamental plant is indeed very unique. However, don't be fooled by its charm. The foxgloves plant contains a toxin which, if ingested, can cause seizures, tremors, weakened pulse and heart rhythm disturbances. If you are interested in caring for this ornamental plant, make sure to put it in a safe place and out of reach of small children.
6. Daffodils
Daffodils are shaped like small trumpets. Generally the flowers are bright yellow. Behind its beauty, it turns out that daffodils contain poison. If the tuber or root is eaten, it can cause digestive problems such as diarrhea, vomiting, to serious problems such as increased high blood pressure, heart rhythm disturbances, and tremors.
7. Wisteria
Wisteria plants are ornamental plants with beautiful flowers hanging down. This ornamental plant is popular in Japan and China. However, the seeds are poisonous to humans. The saponins contained in the seeds, if ingested can cause symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, and even fainting
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