These 8 succulents are toxic, so be careful if you have elderly people or children at home

Lophophora williamsii

Why is it toxic?

The first one Huahua will talk about is the Lophophora williamsii that the police seized! The body of Lophophora williamsii contains an alkaloid called mescaline. If it is accidentally eaten, it can cause hallucinations, then lead to mental confusion, and even threaten life.

This Lophophora williamsii does not look very attractive, but the price is really high, especially those bought overseas through cross-border shopping. The highest-priced one was actually 3600 yuan! Forgive Huahua for being poor, I really cannot afford it!

Household care notes:

1. Just keep it indoors for viewing, and absolutely do not eat it by mistake.

2. Especially if there are children or pets at home, it is best to put it on a higher cabinet so children cannot touch it.

Lophophora williamsii

Why is it toxic?

Like Lophophora williamsii, Lophophora williamsii belongs to the genus Lophophora of succulents. The mescaline contained in its body is listed by public security organs as a hallucinogen-type drug. If a certain dose of Lophophora williamsii is accidentally eaten, there is a risk of auditory hallucinations and visual hallucinations.

Household care notes:

1. Absolutely do not eat it by mistake! Remember! Remember!

2. Do not ask friends to buy it from overseas through cross-border shopping, because cross-border shopping for succulents must have a permit, otherwise it is not allowed.

Euphorbia neriifolia

Why is it toxic?

As a plant in the Euphorbiaceae family, Euphorbia neriifolia has milky white sap in its stems. This sap contains toxic proteins, alkaloids and other substances. If the sap accidentally gets on the skin, it can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling and itching.

Household care notes?

1. If there are children at home, absolutely do not let children come into contact with Euphorbia neriifolia.

2. If you need to prune Euphorbia neriifolia or repot it, it is best to wear gloves to prevent the sap from getting on your skin.

Euphorbia trigona

Why is it toxic?

The stems of Euphorbia trigona contain milky white sap, and this sap is toxic. If it accidentally gets on the skin, it will cause redness, swelling and itching. If it is accidentally swallowed, the lips will quickly become completely numb.

Household care notes:

1. Usually do not break the stems. As long as the sap does not touch the skin, there is no problem.

2. If it accidentally gets on the skin, wash your hands and rinse immediately. If it accidentally gets into the eyes, quickly use antibacterial and anti-inflammatory eye drops.

Euphorbia tirucalli

Why is it toxic?

The sap contained in the stems of Euphorbia tirucalli is toxic. It contains toxic proteins and diterpenoid compounds. These 2 substances are both causes of allergies, so if they accidentally get on the skin, they will cause problems such as redness, swelling and itching.

Household care notes?

1. As long as you do not break the stems of Euphorbia tirucalli, it will not harm the human body. If there are puppies, kittens or the like at home, it is better not to keep it.

2. When handling Euphorbia tirucalli, be sure to avoid getting the sap on your hands, and rinse immediately with plenty of clean water.

Succulents of the genus Tylecodon in the Crassulaceae family

Why are they toxic?

As long as they are succulents of the genus Tylecodon in the Crassulaceae family, 80% of them are toxic, because their bodies contain toad venom and bile acid components. These components stimulate nerves and muscles, causing redness, swelling and allergies, and even leading to various heart diseases. Examples include Tylecodon grandiflorus, Tylecodon paniculatus, Tylecodon wallichii and others.

Household care notes?

1. Remember, absolutely do not let the sap get on your hands!

2. It is a spring-and-autumn-type succulent. It does not have high environmental requirements and is quite easy to keep alive. It can be propagated both by division and by cuttings.

Jade plant (Crassula ovata)

Why is it toxic?

The jade plant is a succulent of the genus Crassula. It is green all year round. The branches and leaves in its stems contain euphol. If accidentally touched, it can cause skin redness, pain, and even swelling.

Household care notes?

1. If there are elderly people, children, or even pets at home, Huahua suggests it is better not to keep it!

2. It can bloom in winter. As long as you reduce watering and give it 3-4 hours of light every day, you can encourage the jade plant to bloom.

Euphorbia milii

Why is it toxic?

If other succulents only have toxic sap, that would be one thing, but Euphorbia milii is different. Not only does its sap contain toxins that cause allergies, leading to skin allergies and redness, but its exterior also has sharp thorns, so it is easy to get pricked if you are not careful!

Household care notes:

1. If there are children at home, it is best not to keep Euphorbia milii; if you do keep it, it must be placed somewhere children at home cannot reach.

2. Placing Euphorbia milii in a spot with good light can make it bloom more, but in summer high temperatures, pay attention to shading.

These succulents Huahua mentioned,

are basically only toxic when you come into contact with their sap.

So everyone does not need to panic too much,

as long as you pay a little attention when caring for them, it is fine.