Is pothos actually toxic? The latest answer is here
It is a fact that pothos is toxic. Pothos, like dumb cane (Dieffenbachia), belongs to the Araceae family, and its toxic part is mainly its sap. Growing pothos at home is also fine, because as long as you do not ingest the sap of pothos, it will not cause poisoning. Although the sap of pothos is toxic, it is only mildly toxic. During the growing process, even if you touch the leaves of pothos, as long as you do not directly ingest them, it will not affect your body. In addition, many people today grow pothos hydroponically. If you touch the water used for growing it, as long as you do not drink it, there is generally no harm.
Of course, accidental ingestion is one aspect, and contact is also an issue to pay attention to when growing it. As a plant whose sap is mildly toxic, accidental ingestion may cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, during ordinary growing, everyone should especially be careful not to put it in the mouth, and it is also best not to let food come into contact with pothos. Regarding the effect of pothos sap on the body, experts say that the sap of pothos is toxic. Whether an adult or a child, skin contact may cause redness, swelling and itching, and accidental ingestion may also cause throat pain. For toxic-containing plants such as pothos, the toxins mainly come from the sap in the plant stems. Even if they are planted at home or in the office, as long as you do not use your hands to directly touch the sap, it will not cause poisoning.
It can be seen that pothos can be grown, and according to gardening experts, plants such as pothos and dumb cane (Dieffenbachia) actually do more good than harm to the public. Although their sap is toxic, they can all absorb formaldehyde, and their air-cleaning effect is also very good, so everyone does not need to “turn pale at the mention of poison”, and should not refuse to grow them just because they think they are toxic. Moreover, growing pothos at home is very useful for purifying the home environment, so everyone can still choose to grow pothos at home.