Is calla lily toxic? Learn about its toxicity before growing it

1. Whether it is toxic

It is toxic because it contains many alkaloids and crystals. If it is accidentally eaten, it will cause drowsiness. Its stems, flower buds, and inflorescences are all toxic. If a small piece of the stem is eaten, the tongue will swell. Its leaves and roots are also toxic, so if there is a pregnant person or a small child in the home, great caution is needed when growing it.

2. Symptoms of poisoning

If someone accidentally eats this plant, the alkaloids in its leaves and stems will be released immediately, irritating the tongue, and the tongue will immediately have the adverse reaction of swelling. If the situation is very serious, it can even lead to drowsiness. These symptoms are still relatively easy to notice. However, the calcium oxalate contained in this plant will not produce a reaction immediately after entering the human body. It will enter the blood and eventually lead to the formation of urinary stones.

3. How to handle poisoning

If someone accidentally eats this plant, they should see a doctor immediately. If it is not possible to go to the hospital right away, inducing vomiting can be done first to vomit it out and reduce the amount absorbed by the stomach and intestines, thereby avoiding harm to the body. Therefore, if there are children in the home, it is best not to grow this flower, so as to avoid danger.