What flowers can not be kept at home and why

There are many signs that demonize certain indoor plants, although in fact they do not pose any real threat. Another thing is flowers, which can be dangerous due to their biological characteristics. When growing them, you need to be especially careful, and if small children and animals live in the house, it is better to get rid of such plants altogether.

What flowers can not be kept at home

1. dieffenbachia

A spectacular plant with bright striped leaves is quite often used for indoor gardening because it is unpretentious. That's just dieffenbachia juice poisonous for people and animals. Getting on the skin and mucous membranes, it can cause severe burns. And if you accidentally swallow it, you can even get a serious swelling and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.

2. Azalea

Behind the beautiful appearance of a flowering azalea hides the danger in the form of andromedotoxin. This substance is found in flowers, stems and reaches its maximum concentration in the leaves of the plant. If a person or pet swallows even a small leaf of an azalea, this can become

cause vomiting, increased blood pressure and depression of the nervous system. In addition, azalea flowers have a pronounced aroma and are able to cause dizziness and allergies.

3. Monstera

This creeper is extremely tenacious and easy to care for, but very effective, so it is often found in homes and offices. But if you have small children or pets, better give the monster in good hands. The fact is that the leaves of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause irritation of the mucous membranes and allergies.

4. Zamioculcas

This flower is also called the "dollar tree". Whether he brings wealth to the house is not known for certain. But its leaves and stems definitely contain calcium oxalate crystals. Like Monstera, Zamioculcas is best kept away from children and animals. Upon contact with mucous membranes, its juice causes pain, burning, swelling. Therefore, keep the flower away from babies and animals.

5. Clivia

Both the dense rosette of leaves and the bright red flowers of this plant contain the alkaloid lycorine. He calls vomit, diarrhea and profuse salivation. For humans, the greatest danger is the high concentration of lycorine in the bulb - its use can lead to loss of consciousness and paralysis. If the animal eats a lot of clivia leaves or flowers, in addition to vomiting and diarrhea may tremor, convulsions, arrhythmia and a decrease in pressure are observed.

6. Oleander

The flower is rarely used as an indoor flower, and there are reasons for that. First, oleander has a pungent aroma that causes dizziness and headache. Secondly, all parts of the plant contain cardiac glycosides, which makes it toxic to humans and animals. Ingestion of oleander leaves or flowers may arise disorders in the cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract. And if the juice of the plant gets into your eyes, you can go completely blind.

7. Sansevieria

Mother-in-law's tongue, or "pike tail", contains saponins in its fleshy leaves. For a person, this flower does not pose a particular danger, because for poisoning you need to eat almost the entire adult plant. But for animals it may be enough just to chew on the leaves of sansevieria to cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

8. Caladium bicolor

The colorful leaves and stems of Caladium contain calcium oxalate crystals. If you eat just a little of this plant, Can earn burning and pain in the mouth, profuse salivation, swelling of the lips, tongue and throat, as well as irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. Similar symptoms are observed in both humans and animals. And upon contact with the skin, the juice of the plant causes dermatitis, burning and itching.

9. Coleus

A popular flower does not pose a threat to humans. But for animals, its leaves and stems considered toxic. Even a small amount of juice can cause them to feel sick, vomit, have diarrhea, or become depressed.

10. Croton

The juice found in croton leaves and stems can cause itching, burning, and allergic skin reactions. The symptoms may be especially pronounced manifest with prolonged contact with the plant - for example, if a person trims croton without gloves. When ingested, the juice of this flower often leads to disruption of the digestive tract.

What to do if there are dangerous flowers in your house

• Try to give plants in good hands if small children and pets live in your house. If this is not possible, place the flower pots as high as possible so that access to them is as difficult as possible.
• In the process of caring for toxic flowers, especially during pruning and transplants, wear disposable gloves that should be thrown away immediately after all procedures. Do not touch the skin and mucous membranes with your hands, do not rub your eyes and nose, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• If the juice of the plant gets on the skin or mucous membranes, rinse the area with plenty of water. To avoid allergies, you can take an antihistamine as directed.
• If plant parts are ingested, drink several glasses of water and induce vomiting. To reduce all risks, consult a doctor immediately.
• In situations where dangerous plants have been tried by small children or pets, it is better to seek medical help without delay.