Is Hoya poisonous? The latest toxicity analysis is here
Hoya is a perennial climbing shrub, named because its flowers cluster together when blooming, like a round ball. The shape of hoya flowers is unique, and the fragrance is very pleasant, which makes more and more people like it. But hoya is a plant of the dogbane family, and everyone probably knows that dogbane is one of the most toxic plants in the world, so is hoya, which also belongs to the dogbane family, toxic? Below, Qinnong.com will introduce it to everyone.
1. Is hoya toxic?
Before answering whether hoya is toxic, Qinnong.com must first introduce one function of hoya——medicinal function. The whole hoya plant can be used as medicine, with effects such as clearing heat and resolving phlegm, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and treating inflammation. Qinnong.com does not mean to say here how powerful hoya's medicinal effects are, but to introduce to everyone the methods of using hoya as medicine.
The simplest internal method is to pound it into juice and take it internally, or decoct it with water and take the soup; external use is the same as internal use, and it is also applied externally after pounding it into juice. So does this show that hoya is not toxic? No! As the saying goes, every medicine has some toxicity, so everyone must not think that just because hoya can be pounded into juice and taken directly, it is fine to take a bite of hoya casually. This only shows that keeping hoya at home allows everyone to feel completely at ease. Even if the skin touches hoya, it will not cause harm to us, let alone the floral fragrance released by the plant, which is of course harmless as well.
2. Where is it better to place hoya for growing?
Although hoya will not harm the human body, when growing it you need to choose a suitable growing location, because hoya is actually not very suitable for being placed in the bedroom. Because hoya's strong floral fragrance, especially at night, can affect people's sleep quality. Therefore, it is best not to grow hoya in the bedroom.
When growing hoya, you can place it on a balcony or windowsill, so that you can both admire hoya's beautiful flowers and not worry about being affected in sleep by the floral fragrance. In addition to potted cultivation, hoya can also be used as a hanging flower, hung in a suitable space, and the effect is also good.
⟦NL>3. Precautions for growing hoya indoors
When growing hoya indoors, in addition to paying attention to the floral fragrance, you also need to pay attention to reasonable care.
If it is spring or autumn, generally the potted hoya can be placed indoors on a south-facing balcony or windowsill for growing. This can allow hoya to receive sufficient light, with green leaves and good flowering. In summer, the potted hoya needs to be moved to a cooler place for care, or shaded. And hanging hoya needs attention to shaping and trimming.
The above is what Qinnong.com introduces to everyone about whether hoya is toxic. Through this article, we can understand that hoya is a fine traditional Chinese medicinal material, has some positive therapeutic effects on some inflammations, and can also clear heat and resolve phlegm. Grown indoors, even if it touches the skin it will not cause any harm to us. In addition, hoya's floral fragrance is rich, and growing it at home will also bring the fragrance into the home, making people feel refreshed.