Is the rubber plant toxic? Learn the facts before you keep one with peace of mind

I've seen many friends who want to grow a rubber plant but hesitate, asking: is the rubber plant toxic? Let me tell you here,the sap of the rubber plant is toxic, but it does not release toxic gases. As long as you don't break the rubber plant's leaves, it is harmless, and you can still grow it with peace of mind.

Keeping a rubber plant at home can be said to have more benefits than drawbacks; the toxicity of the rubber plant is mainly in its sap. Under normal circumstances, if you don't eat the rubber plant, there will be no poisoning, and the plant does not give off toxic gases. It also beautifies the environment and can absorb harmful gases in the air such as CO, CO2 and hydrogen fluoride, effectively purifying the air. Especially in newly renovated homes, you can grow a rubber plant, as it can effectively absorb volatile formaldehyde, for example from newly bought furniture. Growing a rubber plant in a place without ventilation can effectively improve air quality, because the rubber plant can regulate air humidity and oxygen content; because its leaves are relatively broad, it can carry out vigorous photosynthesis in a sunny spot. In places like Shenzhen, where there is a lot of dust in the air, growing a rubber plant can also improve the environment.

If there are children at home, be careful: don't let them tear open the rubber plant's leaves, because the white milky sap that flows from the leaf veins is toxic and can harm the eyes.