These common plants are not suitable for indoor growing, so be careful about where you place them
Nowadays, whether in daily life or at work, more and more people like to keep a few pots of plants at home; any expensive piece of furniture looks dull next to living plants. Common indoor plants include clivia, Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa), aloe, aloe, spider plant and snake plant, cactus, asparagus fern, golden pothos, cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum cassia), money tree, African jasmine, golden pothos, peacock plant (Calathea makoyana), areca palm and so on.
Besides looking pleasing to the eye, keeping plants at home can also purify indoor air and release phytoncides that kill microorganisms harmful to the human body. But green plants release oxygen and take in carbon dioxide and other gases during the day, while at night they take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Could this, in a way, cause pollution again? So how many to place depends on the size of the room; purifying the indoor environment with plants is directly related to the surface area of the leaves, which affects how well the purification works, and you also need to pay attention to the air circulation in the room. Generally speaking, in a room, placing 1 to 2 pots of flowers and plants per 10 sq m can achieve the effect of removing pollution. The plants you place should also match the style of the room. Therefore, when it comes to what to grow, you need to choose good varieties. Below are several plants that are bad for your health, to remind the public to guard against their toxicity.
▼Narcissus -- prone to causing allergies. Accidentally inhaling it can cause poisoning. The fragrance can make people with pollen allergies and sensitive skin feel uncomfortable. If its leaves and sap are touched, they can make the skin red and swollen, so remember that no matter how beautiful the flowers are, do not touch them. If swallowed by mistake, there will be symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. So, if there are children at home, it is best not to grow this kind of plant.
▼Oleander -- causes skin allergies. Yet it is quite common in daily life. Yellow oleander in particular has rich toxins in the whole plant. If the skin touches the sap, there will be a numb sensation; the fragrance can make people drowsy, reduce intelligence and harm the respiratory system; the secreted sap can also cause skin allergies, redness and swelling; and its branches will even mysteriously ooze a white liquid. If swallowed by mistake, it will directly poison a person. It is best not to put it indoors, and not to get too close to it.
▼Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) -- the sap is corrosive.Its toxicity is in the sap, which is irritating and corrosive. If a child breaks off a Swiss cheese plant and touches the sap, it will cause pain and a burning sensation, and putting it in the mouth will burn the tongue and esophagus.
▼Calla lily --causes burning in the mouth.Calla lilies generally have a certain toxicity; they contain calcium oxalate, and almost every part is toxic, poisonous to both humans and animals. Swallowing by mistake will cause burning in the mouth, swelling, irritation and difficulty swallowing,and if swallowed by mistake, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
▼Alocasia (dumb cane) -- contact easilycauses itching.The white sap in the stem of Alocasia is toxic,and the water it drips is also toxic. Touching or swallowing the sap by mistake will cause discomfort in the throat and mouth, and in severe cases it can even cause suffocation, leading to heart paralysis and even death. Skin contact with its sap will cause itching and irritation, and contact with the eyes may cause severe conjunctivitis.So, families with children and pregnant women had best not grow this kind of plant.
▼Azalea -- contact easily causes nausea and vomiting.The leaves of the azalea are toxic, and the nectar made from azalea pollen is also toxic. Swallowing by mistake will make the mouth burn, causing drooling, nausea and vomiting, a prickling sensation on the skin, along with headache, muscle weakness and blurred vision.Some people may even experience slow heartbeat and arrhythmia, and in severe cases fall into a coma.
▼Dieffenbachia (spotted dumb cane) -- causes itching and dermatitis. Dieffenbachia is extremely toxic; the whole plant is toxic, and contact of the sap with the skin will cause itching and dermatitis. After swallowing by mistake, there will be extreme stinging in the mouth and throat, which can cause vocal cord paralysis and affect swallowing and breathing; in severe cases, swelling of the mouth and tongue can cause suffocation.
▼Morning glory -- the stems, leaves and flowers are all toxic.Morning glory, also called trumpet flower, has toxic stems, leaves and flowers, and the seeds are the most toxic of all. Taking morning glory in excess will cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, as well as bloody stools and blood in the urine. Children like to pick them to play with, but they must never be eaten!
▼Anthurium -- easily causes burning pain and blisters in the mouth. Anthurium is bright red, looking fiery and festive; it is a favorite among all green plants, and most wealthy households today grow it. But the flowers of anthurium have slight toxicity, and as long as you do not swallow them by mistake, there is no problem. Its toxin is contained in the sap, so pay more attention in daily life, do not get too close to it, and remember to wash your hands after trimming the branches and leaves; of course, wearing gloves would be better. If swallowed by mistake, the mouth will feel burning and painful, then swell and blister, the voice will become hoarse, and swallowing will be difficult.