8 poisonous flowers you should not keep at home; no matter how pretty they are, throw them out right away

Poinsettia

The branches and leaves of the poinsettia slowly release toxic substances, and people with a weak constitution are very likely to be affected, developing skin allergies. Its sap is also very toxic; if it accidentally touches the skin, it can cause redness, swelling and ulceration, and even nausea and diarrhea.

Crown of Thorns

Crown of Thorns contains many toxic substances such as toxic proteins and alkaloids, and after contact, it can cause itchy, red and swollen skin. Moreover, its surface is covered with many poisonous thorns; once they pierce the skin, the wound will become red, swollen and unbearably itchy.

Alocasia amazonica (Elephant's Ear)

The whole plant of Alocasia amazonica is toxic, mainly because its white sap contains highly toxic substances. If accidentally eaten, it can cause severe spasms in the stomach and intestines, and even just getting it on the skin can cause localized itching. Although the whole Alocasia amazonica plant is toxic, the water dripping from its large leaves is not toxic, so there is no need to panic excessively about this.

Elderberry

When elderberry blooms, it gives off an unusually strong fragrance; people with respiratory diseases, pregnant women, children and others who smell this odor may experience symptoms such as loss of appetite, headache and nausea.

Pencil Cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli)

Although the Pencil Cactus looks fresh and distinctive, the sap inside its branches is toxic. If it gets on the skin, it will cause localized itching, and if it accidentally gets into the eyes, it can even cause blindness. Therefore, if you are doing hard pruning or cuttings, it is best to wear disposable gloves and operate carefully.

Night-blooming Cereus (Telosma cordata)

When Night-blooming Cereus blooms, it also gives off a strong fragrance; if people smell it often, they will feel chest tightness and shortness of breath, and especially for patients with high blood pressure or heart disease, it is best not to keep this kind of strongly fragrant plant at home.

Mimosa

The whole mimosa plant contains trace amounts of toxins, and this toxin is called mimosine. If contacted over a long period, it will make people's hair dry and even cause hair loss. Moreover, at night it also releases toxic substances into the air, which is very bad for human health. Therefore, it is best not to put mimosa indoors.

Leopard Flower (Stapelia)

The leopard flower blooms very beautifully, like the markings on a leopard's body. But when it blooms it has a big drawback, which is that it gives off a rotten stench, attracting many flies to pollinate it and seriously polluting the home environment.

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