These 6 flowers are poisonous; if you have elderly people or children at home, it is advisable to switch to safe flowers

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A couple of days ago Huahua saw a news story about a child who accidentally ate Dieffenbachia, started foaming at the mouth, and was rushed to the hospital! In fact, quite a few flowers in daily life are poisonous. So today Huahua will talk about which flowers are poisonous, and which non-poisonous flowers can be used as substitutes.

Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii)

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Why it is poisonous:

The branches of Crown of Thorns contain

toxic proteins, alkaloids

and other substances. If they accidentally touch the skin, they can cause

redness, swelling and itching

. The branches of Crown of Thorns are covered with

many sharp thorns

, so children at home must never touch them, as there is a

risk of puncturing the skin

。

Solution:

If you grow Crown of Thorns at home, it is best to place it

high up where children cannot reach

, and absolutely

do not put it in a frequently used hallway

, or

anywhere children can reach. If the sap accidentally gets on the skin, immediately rinse with plenty of clean water.

Substitute plant: Wax Begonia (Begonia cucullata)

Like Crown of Thorns, Wax Begonia is a flower that blooms in all four seasons, and it is very easy to care for. It is also a non-toxic, harmless flower, making it very suitable as a substitute for Crown of Thorns in the home.

Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia seguine)

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Why it is poisonous:

Dieffenbachia contains a substance called

calcium oxalate raphides

. This substance irritates our skin and causes

itching, redness and swelling

. If accidentally eaten, it can also

trigger various symptoms, and even endanger life

。

Solution:

If you grow Dieffenbachia at home, it is best to place it

in a relatively high spot

, so that

children and pets at home cannot touch it

. If accidentally eaten, induce vomiting immediately and seek medical attention promptly.

Substitute plant: Taro potted plant

Since Dieffenbachia is poisonous, let's not grow it. Why not get a taro potted plant that looks similar to Dieffenbachia! Not only are the leaves similar to Dieffenbachia, but the tubers can also be dug out and eaten!

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)

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Why it is poisonous:

The stems of Poinsettia secrete a white sap,

and the sap

contains toxic alkaloids

. If it accidentally gets on the skin, it causes

redness, swelling and itching

, and in severe cases

it can even ulcerate

。

Solution:

For flower lovers who grow Poinsettia at home,

it is best to place it in the yard

，

so children cannot touch it

, and also

do not let pets nibble on it

. If accidentally eaten, it is best to drink plenty of boiled water, and at the same time go to the hospital to induce vomiting.

Substitute plant: Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)

Poinsettia is also called Christmas flower, so we can use Kalanchoe instead. Kalanchoe is also known as Christmas kalanchoe. Not only does it have richer flower colors than Poinsettia, but its blooming period is also long, and it blooms almost all year round!

Night-blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum)

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Why it is poisonous:

Night-blooming jasmine blooms at night,

and its scent is very strong

. If placed in the bedroom, it can

stimulate the nervous system

，

and cause insomnia

. Moreover, some flower lovers

are allergic to Night-blooming jasmine pollen

, which may cause

sneezing and a runny nose

, and in severe cases may even cause

asthma

。

Solution:

Generally, it is best

to place Night-blooming jasmine in the yard

to avoid the strong fragrance causing insomnia and frequent dreaming. If there is no yard, it can be placed

by the living room window, and open the window at night

so that the fragrance released by the blooming Night-blooming jasmine disperses as quickly as possible.

Substitute plant: Milan flower (Aglaia odorata)

If you want the room to smell nice, you can buy a pot of Milan flower instead. Milan flower is much easier to grow than Night-blooming jasmine. As long as it gets enough sun every day, it will quickly bloom abundantly, and its blooming period is long-lasting. It is no problem to put it in the living room at night.

Azalea (Rhododendron)

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Why it is poisonous:

Yellow azalea

flowers and leaves both contain a highly toxic substance called

grayanotoxin

, while

white azalea

contains

tetracyclic diterpenoid toxins

. If eaten by mistake, it can cause

difficulty breathing and paralysis of the limbs

, and in severe cases may even cause coma.

Solution:

Flower lovers who grow yellow azalea and white azalea must pay attention: place the azalea

on a higher cabinet indoors

，

so children at home cannot touch it

, and absolutely

do not let pets at home eat it by mistake

。

Substitute plant: Common red azalea

For flower lovers who want to grow azaleas, Huahua suggests growing common red azaleas instead. After all, red azaleas are not only beautiful when in bloom, but also come in many flower shapes, especially those grafted multi-layered azaleas, which are layer upon layer when blooming and very beautiful!

Jerusalem cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum)

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Why it is poisonous:

The

berries of Jerusalem cherry are mildly poisonous

. If accidentally eaten, they can cause

nausea and vomiting

, and in severe cases may even

cause shock

！

Solution:

If there are children at home, never grow Jerusalem cherry. If someone eats it by mistake, immediately drink plenty of water to induce vomiting, and go to the hospital promptly.

Substitute plant: Cherry tomato

Like Jerusalem cherry, cherry tomato has round little fruits, but its fruits are sweet and sour and very delicious. If there are children at home, you can grow a pot!

That is all Huahua has to share today.

Dear flower lovers, if you grow these flowers at home,

Be very careful!

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