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In nature, there is always a chance of stumbling upon a poisonous plant. And while adults will most likely just pass by, curious children who want to taste everything may get hurt.

website reminds: many are very dangerous species plants are grown as ornamental and can be seen not only in the forest, but also on window sills and flower beds. Therefore, you should also be vigilant in the city.

Where it occurs: In the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere; prefers damp places, swamps.

There are several types of buttercups, many of them poisonous.

Where it occurs: In Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in very damp places, in swamps and river banks.

The smell of carrots is deceptive, but it is one of the most poisonous plants on Earth. Only a botany specialist can distinguish it from dozens of other umbelliferous species. It’s better just not to pick up plants that look like milestones and grow in damp places.

Why it’s dangerous: In case of poisoning, vomiting, convulsions, depression of cardiac activity occur, and death may occur. Just 100–200 g of vekha rhizome will easily kill a cow.

Where it occurs: Temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere, Australia.

The most common representatives are red and black elderberry. All parts of the plant are poisonous, and if you just touch the elderberry, it is best to wash your hands. Interestingly, black berries are completely safe when ripe; they are used to make drinks and pies.

Where it occurs: In tropical and subtropical regions. Used in landscape design, it is grown all over the world as indoor flower.

A truly insidious plant that attracts with its pleasant aroma and beautiful pink or white flowers.

Where it occurs: In Europe, Asia and North America. Because of its beautiful purple, blue and yellowish flowers, it is grown in flower beds. This is a tall and conspicuous plant.

IN ancient world it was used to poison arrows. Even bees can get poisoned if they take honey from aconite. By the way, delphinium is its close relative, and it is also poisonous.

Why it’s dangerous: VERY poisonous plant. Causes cardiac arrhythmia, numbness of the face, arms and legs, darkening of the eyes and death. The juice even penetrates the skin.

Where it occurs: In North and Central America, Europe, southern regions of Russia.

Datura resembles a potato or tomato, which is not surprising, since it is their close relative. This is an inconspicuous plant with spiky fruit-pods with black seeds inside. Its white flowers emit an intoxicating scent.

Why it’s dangerous: Contains alkaloids that cause rapid heartbeat, disorientation and delirium. In severe cases, death or coma may occur. Shamans of many nations used this plant in their rituals.

Where it occurs: In temperate regions of Eurasia, one species exists in the USA.

Just a giant among umbrellas, which looks quite impressive, but it is better not to take pictures next to it.

Why it’s dangerous: Some species contain furanocoumarins, which, under the influence sunlight cause painful burns. Therefore, if hogweed juice gets on your hand, wash it and protect it from sunlight for about two days.

Where it occurs: Everywhere. Often seen on window sills, including in children's institutions.

Euphorbias include a huge number of species, often very different in appearance: some look like cacti, others look like flowers. Teach children not to touch unfamiliar plants, even if they grow in pots.

Why it’s dangerous: The juice leaves burns. Later, malaise, swelling and fever appear.

Indoor plants not only humidify and purify the air, they can become a true decoration of the interior, emphasizing the style features when decorating a living space (for example, without small flowers in terracotta pots it is difficult to imagine decorating a house in the Provence style).

Unfortunately, when purchasing this or that houseplant, most often they are guided not by real botanical information about it, but by the desire to get a bright or easy-to-care-for specimen, or even to solve pressing everyday problems with the help of a flower: to attract a husband, prosperity and peace to the house, to get fabulously rich in a short time. At the same time, they forget about the requirements of the flower itself, completely ignoring the fact that most indoor flowers They are poisonous and can cause great harm to children, animals and gardeners themselves if not handled correctly. In this article we decided to figure out what they look like without harmful plants may turn out to be real poisoners.

Most indoor plants can be classified as poisonous.

Sadly, most indoor plants can be confidently classified as poisonous, and not only individual indoor flowers are poisonous, but entire families: Aroidaceae, Curtaceae, Solanaceae, Euphorbiaceae.

Growing indoor flowers with poisonous characteristics should not endanger children, pets and birds, who may accidentally become poisoned. It is enough to follow simple rules to make flowers delight you and improve your mood; getting rid of them is unnecessary, because toxic substances are not released into the air. Exception - blooming oleander. During flowering, it is better to take the bush to fresh air.

To know which indoor flowers you should be wary of, read this article to the end.

1. Spathiphyllum, or poisonous “female happiness”

Women's happiness - the plant has poisonous juice.

The indoor plant spathiphyllum (in other words, flagolist) is extremely popular; it is believed that this elegant flower can bring happiness to the house, especially for the female half. It is quite difficult to verify this - happiness depends on the flower or on the behavior of the woman herself, but there is no point in arguing that Spathiphyllum (Araceae family) is poisonous.

An elegant plant with white or red bracts is often used to decorate the interior. It is important to properly care for the flower. Spathiphyllum grows well in a room, can tolerate some shading, and does not emit dangerous chemical compounds into the air, but you should be careful when replanting - the plant sap is extremely poisonous. Considering that the flagolist bush needs annual spring replanting, you should remember the following precautions:

• Spathiphyllum can only be divided and replanted while wearing rubber gloves.
• If plant sap accidentally gets on open areas skin, immediately wash the area with plenty of soap and water.
• If spathiphyllum juice gets into your eyes, a chemical burn is possible, so you should immediately seek medical help.
• Try to protect the plant from the encroachment of pets who like to taste the leaves and flowers, otherwise the pet may suffer greatly from poisoning from the poisonous juice of the flagolite.

1. Dieffenbachia - if it comes into contact with the skin, Dieffenbachia juice causes severe irritation and burns; if it comes into contact with the mucous membranes, swelling may occur, even to the point of stopping breathing. Even a small amount of Dieffenbachia juice can kill small pets.
2. Anthurium – upon contact with anthurium juice, a person may experience severe consequences: severe poisoning, allergic manifestations, inflammation of the mucous membranes.
3. Aglaonema - it is worth taking precautions when caring for the plant, replanting and dividing - the poisonous sap causes extremely negative consequences.

Danger level: medium. The sap of the plant is poisonous, causing irritation and burns.

2. Zamioculcas

Dollar Tree.

Another representative of the Araceae family, which can increasingly be found among amateur gardeners, is Zamioculcas. This elegant plant with spreading branches dotted with shiny glossy leaves is believed to be able to attract a flow of dollars into its owner's wallet. Money is money, but about safe cultivation " dollar tree“It’s worth thinking about - the poisonous juice, when it gets on the skin, causes persistent irritation. You should not replant or divide zamioculcas without gloves, and you should wash your hands thoroughly after contact with the plant.

Danger level: medium. The sap of the plant is poisonous and causes irritation.

3. Cyclamen

Cyclamen, or dryweed.

It’s hard to argue with the beauty of cyclamens - moth-shaped flowers appear above the squat rosette of leaves in the fall and bloom almost all winter. There is no limit to the variety of colors and shapes - cyclamen petals modern varieties They have fringe and cut-out edges, and their color is amazing. There are not only single-color varieties, but also flowers with borders, stripes, and specks of contrasting tones.

The plant grows from an underground tuber, the juice of which is very poisonous; if it comes into contact with the skin, the liquid causes redness, burning and severe itching.

Danger level: medium. The tuber of the plant is poisonous; its juice causes redness, burning and itching.

4. Scary Monstera Monster

A charming indoor plant is Monstera.

Monstera is a huge powerful vine with leathery leaves with holes. This plant is very popular among lovers who have winter gardens. The majestic flower grows quickly, practically does not get sick, and does not require special care.

Monstera belongs to the Araceae family, its juice is poisonous and causes irritation of the skin and mucous membranes.

Monstera has one peculiarity - in cloudy weather, its leaves begin to secrete juice, which accumulates in drops at the tips of the leaves. Curious children and cats try to play with the drops and lick them off, which leads to an inevitable burn of the gastrointestinal mucosa.

Danger level: above average. Drops of sap on the leaves of the plant are poisonous. Causes a burn.

5. Indoor pomegranate

A rich harvest has ripened on miniature pomegranate trees.

It seems that the pomegranate tree does not pose any danger, because pomegranate fruits are very healthy; even sick and severely weakened people have been eating them since ancient times.

Do you know that only the fruits of this plant are useful, all other parts (branches, leaves, roots) are poisonous, so you need to be careful when growing indoor pomegranate.

Danger level: medium. All parts of the plant are poisonous, except the fruits.

6. Oleander and its flowers

Oleander blossom.

When oleander bushes are blooming, it is difficult to take your eyes off the plant - charming clusters of flowers appear at the ends of all young branches. The delicate aroma can cause headaches, so flowering plant cannot be placed in the bedroom (it is better to take it out into the fresh air if possible).

Caring for oleander can only be done with protective gloves, because all parts of the plant (including seeds) contain poisonous juice, which can cause vomiting and bloody diarrhea, a sharp decrease in blood pressure, and severe poisoning can result in death.

Danger level: highest, deadly.

7. Adenium, or desert rose

Charming adenium.

Recently, a passion for exotics has led to the fact that adenium has become a fairly common flower among inexperienced plant growers. These flowers are full of unimaginable beauty, grace, uniqueness and charm, but at the same time they are so poisonous that extreme caution is required when caring for insidious exotics. Adenium juice causes damage to the skin and mucous membranes, causing persistent poisoning when ingested by humans and animals.

Danger level: above average. The juice causes persistent and severe poisoning.

Rules for handling poisonous flowers

The list of poisonous indoor plants is very wide, but this does not mean that all plants should be immediately swept from the windowsills into the trash heap. A number of precautions should be observed to protect family members and animals from poisoning:

• Wear gloves when replanting plants.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap after caring for plants.
• Supervise children and animals to ensure they do not come into contact with poisonous houseplants.
• Do not try unfamiliar berries and fruits.
• Do not rub plant leaves with your bare hands.
• Do not use unfamiliar plants for treatment, following the advice of ignorant people.

If these rules are followed, most poisonous plants become completely harmless.

Plants at home are cozy and beautiful, your own garden in the middle of winter is just super! Empty after you flower shop, bought a fancy pot, seeds or seedlings, and Google admitted what drainage is. Great. Now is the time to stop! Place the pot in place and carefully read the name of the plant, and then quickly check the list in this article to see if it is among those listed. Because we are talking here about poisonous plants, close contact with which can cost your life.

Vomiting, abdominal pain, arrhythmia, burning in the mouth and lips, cramps - this is not the whole list of “pleasures” that can be obtained if you do not find out in advance which plant has put out its leaves in the living room and do not start treating it accordingly. It is better to show respect and caution - do not grab the bulbs and leaves with your hands until you are sure of their safety.

Signs that a plant is going to kill you:

If you break the stem or break off the leaf, a juice similar to milk is released.

Its leaves are smooth, as if varnished.

It has yellow or white berries.

Its leaves are shaped like a holey umbrella.

So, our insidious but beautiful favorites:

Oleander (lat. Nérium)

The juice of this plant can cause blindness, arrhythmia and tremors, and the aroma of the flowers can cause dizziness. Truly stunning beauty!

Lily (lat. Lilium)

She is definitely popular and seems so innocent. But some varieties cause stomach upset, vomiting, headaches, blurred vision and allergies. And at night, when we sleep, the lily insidiously absorbs oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.

Orchid (lat. Orchidaceae)

Another dangerous beauty. Its smell causes insomnia, so it is not recommended to place an orchid in the bedroom, even if pink flowers perfectly harmonizes with the bedspread.

Tuberose or polyanthes (lat. Polyanthus)

White, cloud-like flowers can be misleading. No need to give in! The smell of tuberose causes dizziness and depression, headaches and nausea.

Small green tree with carved beautiful leaves, having acquired which, you should not rejoice, it is better to wash your hands thoroughly with soap. After all, fatsia juice is toxic and, if it enters the body, causes serious disruptions in work nervous system.

Toxidendron, mustard gas or oriental sumac (lat. Toxicodendron)

A stylish plant with sharp red-green leaves, it looks deceptively harmless. Attention! Touching the plant causes severe allergic irritation, unpleasant itching, redness of the skin and blisters immediately and for a very long time.

Philodendron (lat. Philodendron)

Croton (lat. Croton)

White, body milk-like croton juice causes severe burns when it comes into contact with the skin, and instant and painful death if it gets into the bloodstream.

Azalea (Rhododendron Sims) (lat. Azalea)

Once in the body through the mouth, it causes intestinal colic and cramps, so there is no need to eat the leaves, they are of no use anyway - despite their appetizing appearance, they taste so-so.

Dieffenbachia (lat. Dieffenbachia)

Tree with large yellow-green leaves. The juice is poisonous and can cause serious poisoning. You need to be careful when cutting shoots or leaves - you can get burned.

Amaryllis (lat. Amaryllis) And hippeastrum (lat. Hippeastrum)

The poisonous bulbs and juice of these plants are rich in the alkaloid lycorine, which stimulates the vomiting center in the brain. Amaryllis and hippeastrum bulbs are similar to those of the good old onions. The main thing is not to confuse. Once in the body, they cause vomiting, depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramps, drooling, loss of appetite, tremors, paralysis and even inflammation of the stomach and intestines.

Beautiful Browallia (lat. Browallia speciosa)

It is named so for a reason: it is truly beautiful, and everyone wants to plant it at home. Forward! The main thing is to remember that its juice, if it comes into contact with the skin, causes severe intoxication. The smartest thing to do is to first get yourself a pair of rubber gloves.

Clivia (lat. Clivia)

Its lush inflorescences are charming, but if the leaves or rhizome are handled carelessly, clivia juice causes vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, and sometimes paralysis. It should be remembered: beauty is deceptive and insidious.

Pepper nightshade (lat. Solanum capsicastrum)

At home they usually plant it dwarf variety with bright round berries that you just want to eat. It's not worth it, really. Nightshade berries are extremely poisonous.

Caladium (lat. Caladium)

All parts of the plant are poisonous and cause suffocation and death.

Mother-in-law's tongue or Sansevieria (lat. Sansevieria)

Not as poisonous as some would like to think. Causes short-term pain in the mouth and allergies.

FIcus (lat. Ficus)

So familiar, close and dear, it would seem that you shouldn’t expect any surprises from him. Whatever the case. If the juice gets on the skin it causes severe irritation and dermatitis. And yes, you don’t need to eat it either.

Mimosa pudica or Gesner tulip (lat. Mimosa pudica)

The most dangerous plant from the list - from being around him for a long time, your hair falls out!

Hurray, it seems the list is over, and you can, putting on gloves and a gas mask, calmly stick the seeds into the ground, water them and forget? But no! Almost everything indoor plants poisonous to one degree or another. So it's better to think again.

It is believed that the abundance of flowers in the house is not only very beautiful, but also useful. Beautifully blooming, lush green “friends” attract the eye and evoke admiration. In addition, it is known that plants purify the air and release phytoncides.

In cities where instead clean air you breathe in exhaust fumes, and through the window you see a gray landscape instead of green grass and domes of trees, you really want to set up your own little green garden on your windowsill.

Poisonous indoor flowers, photos and descriptions

According to experts, you can’t always expect only benefits from indoor flowers. Some of them release compounds into the air that can negatively affect a person’s well-being. A leaf accidentally eaten by an animal or child can cause severe poisoning.

Which of the domestic green beauties are fraught with a hidden threat? Here are the main poisonous indoor flowers, most popular in floriculture, photos and names:

1. Oleander. Its magnificent flowers, collected in clusters, emit a pleasant but rather strong aroma that can cause headaches and dizziness. It grows very strongly, which is why the flowering is usually abundant. But the main danger lies in the lanceolate leaves. A leaf that accidentally gets into food can lead to the death of even an adult.

2. Dieffenbachia - exotic flower with beautiful glossy leaves. The juice of this plant that gets on the skin can cause irritation, inflammation, and ulcers. And if it gets into the mouth, swelling of the tongue, larynx and temporary paralysis of the vocal cords is guaranteed.

3. Monstera, popularly called “holey philodendron”. Its beautiful huge - up to half a meter in diameter - intricately cut leaves contain toxins that are dangerous to humans and animals. If they get into the mouth, they cause severe burning of the tongue, profuse salivation, and inflammation. If eaten - vomiting, indigestion and inflammation of the intestines.

4. Pachypodium Lamera, sometimes called the "Madagascar palm". At the top of the thick trunk, leaves grow in different directions, which are very poisonous and can cause poisoning in both children and pets.

5. Famous ficus, whose glossy leathery leaves release substances into the air that are harmful to asthmatics and allergy sufferers. And the juice of this plant can cause burns if it comes into contact with the skin.

6. Spathiphyllum - herbaceous plant, whose flowers on a long stalk have a beautiful white or green perianth resembling a sail. Spathiphyllum juice can cause long-lasting, non-healing ulcers if it comes into contact with the skin.

7. Poinsettia, or " star of bethlehem" Poisonous, like all euphorbias. The milky sap causes skin irritation and, if it gets into the eyes, blindness.

8. Rhododendron, better known as azalea. At proper care pleases its owners with beautiful flowers, similar to small lilies, for 2.5 months. Their thick, heavy aroma can cause dizziness and even loss of consciousness. Fresh leaves and nectar contain a toxic substance. Signs of azalea poisoning include watery eyes, vomiting, drooling and nasal discharge.

9. Adenium, having a thickened trunk at the base and beautiful five-petal tubular flowers. Its juice is poisonous to people and animals.

10. Hydrangea. This beautiful plant when flowering contains one of the most toxic substances - cyanide.

11.Hippeastrum. One of its bulbs, if eaten, can kill a person.

12. Aloe - medicinal plant, which causes poisoning in case of overdose. Toxic to pets.

Please note photo of poisonous indoor flowers, which also pose a considerable danger to the life and health of humans and animals.

Fatsia, ivy, Japanese aucuba, schefflera from the family Araliaceae, when eaten, can cause gastrointestinal disorders, and upon contact with them, dermatitis and allergies.

Euphorbiaceae- jatropha, croton, akalifa - dangerous in contact with skin and mucous membranes.

Flowers from the family nightshades- brovalia, decorative pepper, nightshade, brunfelsia - contain poisons in their fruits and leaves that negatively affect all body systems - from the nervous to the digestive.

Indoor flowers that are poisonous to animals

Often pets, especially cats, love to nibble on greens in a pot. If you have an animal in the house, you should know which indoor flowers are poisonous to cats and other pets.

What are the dangers of getting parts of poisonous plants inside?

• Juice philodendron can burn the mucous membranes of the throat and tongue, and if the leaves enter the stomach, they can damage the kidneys.
• Leaves monsters contain needle-like formations that cause a strong burning sensation in the mouth and throat.
• Poisonous indoor flower Dieffenbachia It is especially dangerous for cats, as its juice can cause swelling of the larynx. This can lead to the death of the animal. If the juice gets into the eyes, the pet faces conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
• Contact with everyone Euphorbiaceae can lead to the formation of long-term non-healing ulcers in pets, temporary blindness, inflammation of the oral mucosa, disruption of the nervous system and gastrointestinal tract.
• Hydrangea And ivy, like plants of the Kutrov family, cause cardiac dysfunction in animals, including cardiac arrest.
• Solanaceae, their flowers and fruits attract not only small children, but also animals. Eating them leads to vomiting, nausea, and drowsiness.

Even water where cut poisonous indoor flowers have been kept is fraught with danger for pets. Care should be taken to ensure that neither small children nor animals try it.

How to handle it correctly. Security measures

When a small child appears in the house or pet It is best to give the flower to other hands. If you don’t have the strength to part with your green pet, you should make sure that the plant becomes inaccessible. After all, it is sometimes impossible to explain to children and animals how dangerous this or that flower is.

Poisonous indoor flowers require care and special means protection of skin and mucous membranes when working with them. For example, Dieffenbachia should be pruned and cuttings while wearing gloves. And, of course, you should not rub your face or eyes with your hands after contact with the plant.

What to do if the juice does get on unprotected skin, mucous membranes or in the stomach?

• When juice comes into contact with skin, you should wash the affected area with soapy water.
• Eyes in this case, rinse with running water for 10 minutes.
• If a poisonous flower or part of it gets into inside, you should rinse your stomach and drink sorbents or activated carbon in the appropriate dosage.

It should be remembered that it is strictly forbidden to drink milk if you are poisoned by indoor flowers, since the toxins that enter the body may be fat-soluble. In this case, milk will only worsen the situation.

After providing first aid, the victim should contact the appropriate medical institution, where they will provide, if necessary, appropriate assistance and help avoid consequences.

In conclusion, we can say: when purchasing a houseplant or receiving it as a gift, you should learn as much as possible about it. This will help protect yourself, your children and pets from the danger that many house flowers pose. And with proper handling and compliance with safety measures, even poisonous indoor flowers can delight with their beauty without causing harm.

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It's impossible to imagine cozy home no indoor plants. They not only decorate the space, but also perform an important function in purifying the air and enriching it with oxygen.

However, we should not forget that not all house plants are as safe as we are used to thinking about them.

website I have collected for you the most common indoor flowers that can cause serious harm to health.

1. Azalea

Popular house plant Dieffenbachia can be found in many apartments, offices, hospitals and even in kindergartens. The last fact causes knowledgeable people extreme bewilderment, since Dieffenbachia, as a typical representative of the aroid family, is very poisonous.

The poison is found in all green parts of the plant and can cause a severe allergic reaction, redness of the skin and tearing even in an adult. That is why it is necessary to carefully protect children and animals from contact with this beautiful but dangerous representative of the flora.

3. Primrose, or primrose

It seems that there is nothing better than decorating a window sill in a children's room with these small bushes with velvety leaves and bright colors.

Thanks to its impressive size, the monstera can most often be seen in public places. However, this plant is not uncommon in ordinary apartments.

If you decide to keep this “monster” in your home, we advise you to remember that its leaves contain an extremely toxic substance, which, if it comes into contact with mucous membranes, can cause a strong toxic reaction.

Ingestion of monstera leaves can lead to serious poisoning requiring medical intervention.

6. Cyclamen, or Alpine violet

Alpine violet quite often found on the windowsills of flower lovers. This is a plant with delicate flowers emitting a pleasant aroma.

The only dangerous things about this flower are the tubers that contain the strongest poison. Make sure pets don't eat them and enjoy the beautiful flowers in your home.

7. Trichocereus

Clivia is a very beautiful indoor plant with bright flowers grouped in an umbrella. Despite all its attractiveness, clivia contains a strong poison, which in large doses can cause paralysis.

When working with this plant, special care must be taken to ensure that children do not come into contact with it.

10. Ficus

Ficus- not the most dangerous plant on our list. This representative of the domestic flora is dangerous solely for the reason that it is strong allergen. You must also be careful when coming into contact with the juice of this plant - it can cause both skin irritation and burns.

11. Pachypodium Lamera

This plant resembles both a palm tree and a cactus. Flower growers like to call it Madagascar palm for its thick trunk and lush foliage. Pachypodium is strongly not recommended for placement in children's rooms due to the high toxicity of its juice, as well as the spines located along the entire length of the trunk.

When working with the plant, be sure to wear gloves to avoid the unpleasant consequences of juice getting on your skin, and also wash your hands thoroughly after “communicating” with this flower.

12. Brovallia

Brovallia is a small shrub plant belonging to the nightshade family that blooms with white, purple and blue flowers.

Like its relatives are belladonna and mandrake- Brovallia is extremely poisonous: you must wash your hands thoroughly after caring for the plant, and also place flower pots out of the reach of children and pets.