Which flowers are not suitable for growing indoors?

Many people like to place a few pots of flowers in their homes, which can make the home look full of life and also purify the air. But some people may not know that if you choose the wrong flowers, they may cause harm to the human body. Next, Qinnong Network will introduce several kinds of flowers that may cause harm to people. Everyone must pay attention when growing flowers.

I. Alocasia (Alocasia macrorrhizos, also known as "Dishui Guanyin")

Alocasia, also called "Dishui Lian" and "Foshou Lian", is a plant that grows under tropical rainforests. The sap in the stems and leaves of Alocasia is highly toxic. Contact with the skin will cause redness and itching, and accidental ingestion may even lead to suffocation. People with skin allergies may also experience redness and itching after contact with the water dripping from Alocasia. Therefore, when growing Alocasia at home, be careful not to break the stems and leaves, and take extra care if there are pregnant women or children in the home.

II. Narcissus (Narcissus)

Many people place narcissus on tables in their homes. In fact, narcissus is not impossible to grow. When narcissus blooms, it is beautiful and elegant, and is deeply loved by flower enthusiasts. It is just that its sap contains colchicine, a highly toxic alkaloid that can easily cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Therefore, when growing narcissus at home, be careful not to ingest it by mistake.

III. Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)

Corn poppy is a flower that combines ornamental and medicinal uses. It originated in Europe, and is now planted in various parts of China. The corn poppy flower is very beautiful, but the whole plant is toxic, especially the fruit. After accidental ingestion, it may cause poisoning of the central nervous system and may even be life-threatening! Therefore, when planting corn poppy indoors, be careful not to ingest it by mistake.

IV. Night-blooming Cereus (Telosma cordata)

Night-blooming cereus is native to South China, and is now planted in all provinces and regions in the south. Its flowers are very fragrant, especially at night, which is how it got its name. However, this floral fragrance is extremely harmful to human health. At night, try not to linger among the flowers of night-blooming cereus. Long-term exposure to its fragrance may cause dizziness, asthma, coughing, restlessness, and insomnia!

V. Tulip (Tulipa)

Tulip is one of the world-famous flowers and is also an excellent cut flower variety for flower arranging. The flowers are strong and upright, and the blooms are elegant. It is the national flower of the Netherlands, Iran, Turkey, and other countries. Tulips also contain toxic alkaloids. Long-term exposure to the fragrance of tulips can make people dizzy and confused, nauseated and vomiting, and in severe cases can even cause hair loss. Therefore, tulips are best planted outdoors.

In addition to the above flowers, plants such as oleander, poinsettia, evergreen, calla lily, lantana, hydrangea, and yellow azalea contain toxic alkaloids in their stems and leaves. When growing them indoors, be careful not to ingest them by mistake.

The above are several flower varieties introduced by Qinnong Network that are not suitable for growing at home. Most of them contain toxins within the plant body, and the way poisoning occurs is through passive contact. Therefore, as long as you do not easily damage the roots, stems, and leaves of the plants, they are still relatively safe.