These 3 flowers are fatal with a single drop of sap; livestock die on contact, so don't keep them as potted plants

Flowering plants: more and more people are growing them now, all wanting to bring some life and color into their homes. And some flowers can also purify indoor air, such as spider plants and snake plants, so naturally even more people grow them. There are many kinds of flowers, and many flower enthusiasts, used to growing common flowers, always want to grow some unusual varieties. However, certain flowers are not suitable for keeping as potted plants at home, such as those toxic flowers, each of them highly poisonous. Especially the 3 flowers mentioned below: even "1 drop" of sap can be fatal; not only can they poison livestock to death, they can do the same to people. So when growing flowers, you still need to be careful.

Toxic flower one: oleander (Nerium oleander) as a potted plant

This flower blooms brightly and has a very long flowering period, so it attracts the attention of flower enthusiasts. Although it is beautiful, its seeds, branches and leaves, and flowers all contain a toxic substance called glycoside; whether livestock or people, contact with it can be fatal. So, no matter how pretty this flower looks, it is best not to bring it home as a potted plant. Oleander generally grows in the wild; of course, some are also cultivated in flower markets, but flower vendors will not tell you how toxic it is. As people who love growing flowers, at least we ourselves should be aware of it.

Toxic flower two: yellow jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) as a potted plant

This flower gets its name from its strong jasmine-like fragrance, and is also called Carolina jasmine and yellow jasmine. Its flowers are yellow, with very high ornamental value, and its flowering period is very long, from National Day of the previous year all the way to spring of the following year. It is one of the few yellow-flowered plants among wintering flowers. However, many people may not know that although yellow jessamine is beautiful, the whole plant is toxic. There was once a flower enthusiast who, while pruning the branches of yellow jessamine, accidentally got the sap on themselves and fell into a coma. Plants of the Gelsemium genus are all toxic, so when growing flowers at home, it is best to grow this kind of flower as little as possible.

Toxic flower three: poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) as a potted plant

As for the appearance of the poinsettia, it truly is no inferior to a small rose; such vivid flowers can be said to be rare among flowering plants. And it is red all year round. This flower is mostly placed in halls, hotels and other locations for decorative effect. But some flower enthusiasts think it looks nice and transplant it into their homes. Perhaps everyone knows it is toxic, they just don't care. Here, a reminder to flower enthusiasts: the whole poinsettia plant is toxic, and its sap will cause a red rash on contact with the skin, so extra care is needed. Growing poinsettia at home when there are children is very dangerous; it is recommended to place it outdoors or in a high spot.

That is all for sharing about some toxic flowers. In fact, besides the three above, some common flowers are also toxic, just slightly less so, such as dumb cane (Dieffenbachia), narcissus, tulips and so on, none of which are suitable for growing in the bedroom.

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