Is Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' toxic? You'll know after reading this

Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is the finest among daphne flowers, long known by the saying “the peony is the most beautiful and fragrant of flowers, and among daphnes the gold-edged one is best.” Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is famous worldwide for its fragrance, but many people say that after smelling its flowers for a long time, they feel unwell, and some even say that Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is a toxic ornamental plant. So is Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' actually toxic? Below, Qinnongwang will explore this together with everyone.

1. Is Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' toxic?

Besides its intense fragrance, Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is also a very good traditional Chinese medicine. Research shows that Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' has anti-inflammatory, immune-regulating, analgesic, antibacterial and anti-tumor effects. Although it is said that “every medicine has some toxicity,” there is still no very clear proof regarding the toxicity of Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata'. However, one point can be made: the fragrance of Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is actually not toxic. If you are not physically allergic to the fragrance, smelling it will not cause any problem. Although it cannot be proven that the whole plant is truly non-toxic, as long as it is not eaten by mistake, even most toxic plants will not harm people. For example, narcissus is toxic, yet it is also a flower that the public very much likes and can grow at home. Therefore, as long as you do not bite the flower on a whim while growing it, there is no possibility of poisoning.

2. Can Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' be placed in the bedroom?

This is another issue that people pay more attention to: whether Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' can be placed in the bedroom. Qinnongwang mentioned above that the fragrance of Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is not toxic, so does that mean this flower can be placed in the bedroom? Qinnongwang still does not recommend doing so here, unless you particularly like the fragrance of this flower. This is because the fragrance of Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is rich and, for some people, even quite pungent. Therefore, it is best to place it in a place with relatively good ventilation. After closing the bedroom door at night, the next morning the whole room will be filled with the fragrance of Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata', which can easily cause allergic reactions. Moreover, most plants release carbon dioxide at night. Although the amount is not too much, if the room is small it can still have a certain effect on people. Therefore, it is best not to place fragrant plants in the bedroom. If you want to place one, you can try a cactus, because the cactus has a rather special growing environment: it only opens its stomata at night and can release oxygen for people to use.

The above is Qinnongwang's summary of whether Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is toxic. Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is a famous ornamental plant in China and also a world-famous ornamental plant. Growing it requires a certain amount of experience and skill. If you are willing to grow this flower, be sure to first understand its growth habits before starting.