Is Pothos Poisonous? These Points Need Attention for Indoor Care
It is a fact that pothos is poisonous. Pothos, like Alocasia macrorrhizos (giant taro), belongs to the Araceae family. Its toxic part is mainly its sap. Growing pothos at home is no problem, because as long as you do not consume the sap of pothos, it will not cause poisoning. Although the sap of pothos is toxic, it is only mildly toxic. During the growing process, even if you touch the leaves of pothos, as long as you do not directly eat them, it will not affect your body. In addition, many people today grow pothos hydroponically. If you touch the water used for growing it, as long as you do not drink it, there is generally no harm.
Of course, accidental ingestion is one aspect, and contact is also an issue that requires attention in cultivation. As a plant with mildly toxic sap, accidental ingestion may cause allergic reactions. Therefore, during ordinary cultivation, everyone should especially take care not to put it in the mouth, and it is best not to let food come into contact with pothos. Regarding the effect of pothos sap on the body, experts say that the sap of pothos is toxic. Whether it is an adult or a child, skin contact may cause redness, swelling and itching, and accidental ingestion may also cause throat pain. For toxic plants such as pothos, the toxins mainly come from the sap in the plant stems. Even if they are grown at home or in the office, as long as you do not directly touch the sap with your hands, it will not cause poisoning.
It can be seen that pothos can be grown, and according to gardening experts, plants such as pothos and Alocasia macrorrhizos (giant taro) actually do more good than harm for the public. Although their sap is toxic, they can absorb formaldehyde, and their air-cleaning effect is also very good. So everyone does not need to “turn pale at the mention of toxicity,” nor should they refuse to grow them just because they are toxic. Moreover, growing pothos at home is very useful for purifying the home environment, so everyone can still choose to grow pothos at home.