Which flowers are best to remove from your home today: alkaloids, sharp thorns and allergenic pollen

23.02.2023 12:05
Updated: 14.04.2023 06:34

Recently, the demand for indoor flowers has increased significantly.

Green plants have a positive effect on the home atmosphere, and even those who are not gardeners appreciate them.

Many people buy plants indiscriminately, and this is unsafe. Which flowers should not be kept in an apartment?

The danger of flowers

Everyone knows about the positive properties of flowers, but there are also nuances.

Many plants contain dangerous substances that negatively affect human health, worsen the energy in the house, and provoke various diseases.

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Thus, when touching the leaves or inhaling the pollen of dangerous plants, itching and allergies may occur, as well as poisoning when swallowing plant parts.

Due to the strong smell and the release of carbon dioxide from the leaves, migraines may become aggravated and chronic fatigue in the morning may be present.

What plants are not kept in the house

Oleander, adenium, hoya, ceropegia:

  • plants that are unhealthy for both humans and animals. Their leaves and flowers can be poisonous. They irritate the skin and can cause asthma to worsen.

Aglaonema, anthurium, dieffenbachia, monstera, scindapsus, caladium:

  • Not only the juice of these plants is toxic, but also the leaves themselves. They irritate the skin and mucous membranes, can cause itching and allergies.

Hyacinth, crinum, amaryllis, clivia, eucharis:

  • Plants of the Amaryllis family contain poisonous juice that can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor

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  1. The danger of flowers
  2. What plants are not kept in the house