What is the latest list of toxic succulents?
Now with the popularity of succulents, more and more flower-growing enthusiasts are starting to grow succulents, but when growing succulents one point must be pointed out: some succulents are toxic, so you need to be especially careful during the cultivation process. Below, the editor will introduce these toxic succulents to you!
Crown of Thorns
Crown of Thorns generally refers to Euphorbia milii, native to Africa and widely cultivated in the tropical and temperate zones of the Old World. It is cultivated in both northern and southern China, and is commonly seen in parks, botanical gardens and courtyards. The whole plant is used as medicine; applied externally it can treat blood stasis pain, fractures and malignant sores, among others. This species has many horticultural cultivars, among which the yellow-white bracts are cultivated in very few places in China.
Qilin Palm
Qilin Palm is native to the arid, hot, sunny regions of eastern India. It is a crested variety of Euphorbia neriifolia, with its ribbed fleshy stems transformed into a cockscomb shape or a flat fan shape; otherwise it is the same as Euphorbia neriifolia. The whole plant contains a highly toxic white milky sap; accidental ingestion can cause severe poisoning, and splashing it into the eyes can cause blindness.
Night-blooming Cereus
Night-blooming Cereus is a plant of the genus Hylocereus in the cactus family, native to Mexico and the tropical rainforests of South America, and is now cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. In China it is mainly distributed in Guangdong and Guangxi, with Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, Foshan and Lingnan as the main production areas. Its flower products are very popular in domestic and international markets, and are mainly used to make flower dishes and fine soups, achieving the goals of strengthening the body and providing light nourishing health benefits.
Peng Coral
Euphorbia tirucalli is a plant of the genus Euphorbia in the Euphorbiaceae family. It prefers a warm, dry environment with plenty of sunlight, is tolerant of drought and partial shade, is not cold-tolerant, and avoids damp shade. It has no obvious dormancy period.
Whirlwind Qilin
A plant of the genus Euphorbia in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Transvaal Province, South Africa. The plant is low-growing but has thick fleshy roots. It is a small rare species in the genus Euphorbia, and its spiral ribs are very rare among Euphorbia species. It can be displayed as a specimen in botanical gardens and can also be cultivated by some enthusiasts.